20th National Championships
Host
Woodward Academy
Location
Atlanta, Georgia
Dates
March 20-22, 2026
Events Offered
Policy Debate
Lincoln-Douglas Debate
Public Forum Debate
Lincoln-Douglas Debate
Public Forum Debate
Policy Topic
Resolved: The United States federal government should significantly increase its exploration and/or development of the Arctic.
Lincoln-Douglas Topic
Resolved:The possession of nuclear weapons is immoral.
Public Forum Topic
Resolved:The United States should eliminate the President’s authority to deploy military forces abroad without Congressional approval.
🏆 Baker Cup
Montgomery Bell Academy
Russell Howard & Jimmy Li
🥇 Dukes & Bailey Cup
Horace Greeley High School
Salma Gheith
🏆 Averill Cup
Strake Jesuit College Preparatory
Sumith Murthy & Mac Stratton
🎖 Educator of the Year
Eric Forslund
Pace Academy
⭐ Rising Star Award
Victoria Yonter
Von Steuben High School
⭐ Tournament of the Year
Southern Bell Forum at Montgomery Bell Academy
Hosted by Kevin Hamrick
🤝 Service Award
David Heidt & Will Katz
Carrollton School of the Sacred Heart