Sing your way to a $10,000 College Scholarship! Shining Star CLE, Northeast Ohio's premier "American Idol" style solo singing competition is back for 2026, and we're looking for standout student singers ready to take the stage. Join us for THE FINALS of Shining Star CLE on Sunday, August 23, 2026 * 6:30 pm. Hosted by Mandel JCC of Cleveland and presented by KeyBank. We are looking for talented high school solo-singers graduating between 2027-2030 from: Ashtabula, Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, Lorain, Medina, Portage, Stark, Summit, and Wayne counties, includes homeschooled students too. Entry is free, and all musical styles are welcome. Submit your audition video to https://zealous.co/mandeljcc/opportunity/shining-star-cle/ <https://zealous.co/mandeljcc/opportunity/shining-star-cle/> Deadline: June 14th at 11:59 PM One performer will earn a $10,000 college scholarship, with additional scholarships awarded to the next three finalists and the fan favorite, along with an additional award to the winner's high school music department. Shining Star CLE supports young artists' dreams while strengthening youth and senior programming in our community here at The J. Find out more here: shiningstarcle.org<https://mandeljcc.org/Shining-Star-CLE> Share this with a friend! Questions? Reach out to me via this email or 216-593-6214. Hope to see your audition soon!!! Kate Martin Special Events Coordinator Mandel JCC 26001 S. Woodland Beachwood, Ohio 44122 Direct: 216-593-6214 Watch the 2025 Shining Star CLE video<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3mKaMNavXRw>.