FUNDRAISER | wgt-finale

Help the Conmmon Ground Teen Center!

Saturday, January 24, 2026, at Chartiers Houston High School from 6:30 - 9 PM

WHAT IS WASHINGTON'S GOT TALENT? (WGT)

Washington’s Got Talent is a perfect fundraiser for the Teen Outreach; it not only supports important youth programming but also provides an empowering experience for Washington County youth.

Over 300 teens volunteer as part of the SHO committee and the day of the event. Teens plan and promote the event and over 150 young people audition annually. At the finale young people sell tickets, staff booths, serve as ushers, act as MCs, and, of course perform. Washington’s Got Talent is teen-driven and teen-led.

WGT HISTORY

Amy Podgurski-Gough created the fundraiser as a county-wide talent show for 7th thought 12th graders. Trinity High School agreed to host the show; finalists competed at the first event on January 30, 2009. On January 25, 2026, from 1:30 - 4 PM, talented finalists will compete for amazing prize packages in our 15th fantastic finale!

SHO COMMITTEE

The Washington Health System Foundation Students Helping Others (S.H.O.) committee started in 1999 and was designed to help students learn the value of fundraising and helping their community. In 2009 the Teen Outreach program was asked to run and organize the SHO committee and decided to change things up with a new type of fundraiser.

Over 100 teens plan this event for SHO.

MASTER OF CEREMONIES

SHO teens serve as MCs for each finalist. Dynamic educator, counselor and entertainer Steve Polansky serves as the MC who pulls the event together.

PRIZES

2020 marks the 11th year the talented youth of Washington County will compete for the Top Prize of $500, Second Prize of $250, Third Prize of $100, and Fan Favorite prize of $250. Thank you to Bonnie Loya of Berkshire Hathaway home services.

All receive flowers courtesy of Washington Square Flowers and trophies from Tri-State Designs.