NSS Fellow Kevin Chambers, won the First Place Sculpture honor at Portrait Society of America’s International Competition for his bronze, Dusk. Approximately 2,200 images were submitted for consideration in the competition, before 19 finalists were selected. The Society announced the winners during its annual conference which was held in Atlanta, GA April 9-12, 2026.  NSS Elected Member Scott Myers won the Exceptional Merit honor for his piece, Resilient.