3rd Annual Homie Awards Nominees
- homeroomshowchoir
- Apr 16
- 3 min read
Updated: Apr 17
Welcome to the 3rd Annual Homie Show Choir Awards! The 2025 show choir season has come and gone, but it's certainly one we will never forget. The purpose of these awards are to highlight the amazing accomplishments and creativity in the world of show choir this season. With 50 different awards up for grabs for our nominees, your voice counts in choosing the winners, so make sure to cast your votes for this year's Homies!
In the spirit of parity, groups are not eligible to be nominated for a specific caption if they won the voting in 2023 or 2024.
Voting Link:
Voting will end at midnight Eastern / 11 p.m. Central on Saturday, April 19.
The Award Ceremony will be held live on Show Choir Nation, starting at 6:30 p.m. Central on Tuesday, April 22. Subscribe to HomeRoom Show Choir on YouTube to make sure that you catch the stream.
Choir of the Year
Choir of the Year
Linn-Mar "10th Street Ed."
Johnston "Innovation"
Solon "Music in Motion"
Omaha Westside "ATSC"
Best Vocals
Best Vocals
Center Grove "Sound System"
Gretna "Revolution"
Homewood "The Network"
Ankeny "Visual Adrenaline"
Best Choreography
Best Choreography
John Burroughs "Powerhouse"
Carmel "Ambassadors"
Marysville "Swingers Unlimited"
Clinton "Attaché"
Best Band
Best Band
Millard West "West in the Groove"
Wheaton Warrenville South "The Classics"
Sioux City East "The Headliners"
Zionsville "Royalaires"
Best Show Design
Best Show Design
Los Alamitos "Sound FX"
Grenada "Visions"
Carroll "Magic"
Broken Arrow "Tiger Rhythm"
Set of the Year
Set of the Year
Urbandale "Studio"
Mitchell "Friend de Coup"
Linn-Mar "10th Street Ed."
Hurricane "Red Hot"
Song/Medley of the Year (Videos Below)
Song/Medley of the Year
Fishers: Quintet "Ad Break"
Onalaska: Blow/A Lil Party Never Killed Nobody
Hastings: Hot/Espresso/Hold Hand/What I like/Magic Moment
Clinton: Dance with Somebody/Shake,Rattle/Hound Dog/+10 more
Fishers: Quintet "Ad Break"
Onalaska: Blow/A Little Party Never Killed Nobody
Hastings: Hot Hot Hot/Espresso/ I Want to Hold your Hand/What I like About You/I'd Do Anything For Love/This Magic Moment
Clinton: I Wanna Dance With Somebody/Shake, Rattle, and Roll/Hound Dog/ Twist and Shout/Stayin' Alive/Y.M.C.A./Rhythm Nation/Thriller/Single Ladies/Bye Bye Bye/Watch Me (Whip/Nae Nae)/Uptown Funk/How You Like That
Ballad of the Year (Videos Below)
Ballad of the Year
Broken Arrow "Tiger Rhythm" (No one is Alone)
Ankeny "Visual Adrenaline" (Homeward Bound)
Solon "Music in Motion" (Flight)
Franklin Central "F.C. Singers" (Daughter of the Sea)
Broken Arrow "Tiger Rhythm" (No One is Alone)
Ankeny "Visual Adrenaline" (Homeward Bound)
Solon "Music in Motion" (Flight)
Franklin Central "F.C. Singers" (Daughter of the Sea)
Dance Break of the Year (Videos Below)
Dance Break of the Year
Carmel "Ambassadors" (Closer)
Marysville "Swingers Unlimited" (Closer)
Johnston Innovation (Closer)
Davenport Central "Central Singers Inc" (Opener)
Carmel "Ambassadors" (Closer)
Marysville "Swingers Unlimited" (Closer)
Johnston "Innovation" (Closer)
Davenport Central "Central Singers Inc." (Opener)
Best "In-Show Moment" (Videos Below)
Best "In-Show Moment"
Center Grove Sound System: Bohemian Rhapsody Quintet
Wheaton Warrenville South The Classics: Too Much Time Claps
Waukee Millenium: Turn the Lights Off
Blue Valley Chamber Singers: Solo on the Edge
Center Grove Sound System (Bohemian Rhapsody Quintet)
Wheaton Warrenville South The Classics (Too Much Time on My Hands Call & Response Claps)
Waukee Millenium (Turn the Lights Off)
Blue Valley Chamber Singers (Solo on the Edge)
Outstanding Soloist in Show pt.1 (Videos Below)
Outstanding Soloist in Show pt.1
Chloe Rachler, Daniel Hand
Emma Asmus, Pius X
Emily Potter, Carroll
Sophia Lang, Oak Mountain
Chloe Rachler, Daniel Hand
Emma Asmus, Pius X
(We didn't get a video for this one - if you have a video, please email it to us or message us on a social media platform!)
Emily Potter, Carroll
Sophia Lang, Oak Mountain
Outstanding Soloist in a Show pt. 2 (Videos Below)
Outstanding Soloist in a Show pt. 2
Hal LeMaster, Reedsburg
Paxton Merz, Loveland
Jonathan Masse, Waltham
Truth Herring, Burbank
Hal LeMaster, Reedsburg
Paxton Merz, Loveland
Jonathan Masse, Waltham
Truth Herring, Burbank
Best Character Portrayed in a Show
Best Character Portrayed in a Show
Devin Smith, Carroll (Tin Man)
Brice Warren, Neosho (Big Foot)
Tyler Stover, Lincoln Southwest (Grinch)
Blake Collins, Jackson Prep (Zoltar)
Rising Star
The Rising Star award is given to an underclassman performer who has already amassed a star following.
Rising Star
Arron Myers, Los Alamitos
Eric Liang, Linn-Mar
Evie Driskill, Homewood
Kyler Pittman, Grenada
Best Costumes
Best Costumes
Brandon "Brio"
Carmel "Accents"
Wheaton North "Flight"
Lincoln Southwest "Resonance"
Prop of the Year
Prop of the Year
Waukee Northwest "Eos" (Kitchen Equipment)
Brandon "Brio" (Taylor Swift tour wings)
Urbandale "Studio" (Home Alone Props)
Burbank "In Sync" (Boat)
Stage Crew of the Year
Stage Crew of the Year
Grenada "Visions"
Roncalli "Royal Rhapsody"
Lafayette Jefferson "First Edition"
Beavercreek "Friends"
Single-Gender Choir of the Year
Single-Gender Choir of the Year
Center Grove "Debtones"
Los Alamitos "Soundtrax"
Millard West "Uptown"
Ankeny Centennial "Vortex"
Single-Gender Best Vocals
Single-Gender Best Vocals
Fishers "Sound"
Zionsville "Choralaires"
John Burroughs "Sound Sensations"
Douglas S. Freeman "Harmony in Motion"
Single-Gender Best Choreography
Single-Gender Best Choreography
Carmel "Accents"
Franklin Central "High Voltage"
Oak Mountain "The Muses"
Grove City "Class Act"
Single-Gender Best Show Design
Single-Gender Best Show Design
Tupelo "Synergy"
Avon "Attraction"
Winfield "Emerald Elegance"
Wheaton Warrenville South "Esprit"
Tier 2 Choir of the Year
Tier 2 Choir of the Year
Euclid "Varsity Chorale"
Roncalli "Royal Rhapsody"
Bishop Heelan "Harmonica Mundi"
Pacifica "Encore"
Prep Choir of the Year
Prep Choir of the Year
Johnston "Synergy"
Onalaska "Express"
Gretna "Evolution"
Los Alamitos "Connexion"
Mens Choir of the Year
Mens Choir of the Year
Auburn "Men at Work"
Jenks "AireMen"
John Burroughs "Men@Work"
Mt. Zion "You've Got Male"
Choral Program of the Year
Choral Program of the Year
Carmel Choral Program
Millard West Choral Program
Johnston Choral Program
John Burroughs Choral Program
Rookie Choir of the Year
Rookie Choir of the Year
Standing Bear "Renegades"
Huntley "Harmonics"
Aspire "Momentum"
Melissa "Scarlet Soundwaves"
Most Improved Choir
Most Improved Choir
Gretna East "Equinox"
La Crosse "River City Revolution"
Lowell "Sound Impressions"
Fossil Ridge "Pantheon"
Choir Traveler
Choir Traveler Award
Broken Arrow "Tiger Rhythm"
Brandon "Brio"
Waconia "Power Company"
Chesterton "Sandpipers"
Giant Slayer
Giant Slayer
Bishop Heelan "Harmonica Mundi"
Marion "New Creation"
West Jones "Imagination"
Norris "Gold"
Competition of the Year
Competition of the Year
Chesterton Trojan Classic
Urbandale Show Choir Invitational
Mt. Zion Midwest Show Choir Invitational
Oceanside Sound-Off!
Best-Run Competition
Best-Run Competition
Pike Musicfest
Olentangy Keynote Classic
Tupelo King City Classic
Burbank Blast!
Competition Name of the Year
Competition Name of the Year
Jenks Trochella
Grand Island NW Gold Rush
Spirit Lake Shake the Lakes
Millard North Galaxy of the Stars
Best New Competition
Best New Competition
Oak Mountain King of the Mountain
Southlake Carroll Showdown
Standing Bear The Summit
Valley Vista Monsoon Madness
Competition Food of the Year
Competition Food of the Year
Glenwood Horseshoe
JASI Chicken Tenders
Troy Buchanan BBQ
Davenport Central's Whiteys Ice Cream Shake
Director of the Year
Director of the Year
Ryan Cooper, Troy Buchanan
Jerico Hughes, Ben Davis
Jeff Spencer, Sioux Falls Washington
Kevin Spindler, New London
Choreographer of the Year
Choreographer of the Year
Stephen Todd
Tara Tober
Dwight Jordan
Matt Watson
Arranger of the Year
Arranger of the Year
Garrett Breeze
Greg Sanders
Aaron Coates
Brian McCallister
Best Dressed Homeroom
Best Dressed Homeroom
Elkhorn South at Sioux City East (Smores/Friendship bracket)
St. Francis at Waconia (Dragon/Streamers)
Millard West at Millard North (Rainbow streamers/Flowers)
Bloomington Kennedy at Waconia (Castle entrance/Big room)
People's Choice
On Thursday, watch for our Instagram Story for a chance to submit the choir of your choosing for People's Choice! The choir with the most submissions will be the winner!
Thank you for voting! Make sure to tune into Show Choir Nation, live on YouTube, at 6:30 p.m. Central on Tuesday, April 22, for the awards!
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