Brianna was judged based on the strength of technical and artistic merit, leadership, and academic achievement, which includes an assessment of a self-choreographed solo video, answering essay questions, GPA and transcript evaluation, and submitting a recommendation letter and resume. She is just one of sixteen students to receive this award in New Jersey and is now eligible to advance to the national level.

PCTI School of Performing Arts junior, Briana Izquierdo (Woodland Park), was honored for the Statewide Artistic Merit and Leadership Award.