"State finalists" refers to individuals or teams who have reached the final stage or competition in a particular state, having successfully competed against others at the same level from that state. Full definition
RICHMOND, Va. — The Virginia Board of Education yesterday honored seven Virginia public school teachers in grades 7 - 12 who have been selected as state finalists for the 2017 Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching. (doe.virginia.gov)
Some of the 16 state finalists in the competition for $ 4.35 billion entered with almost no backing from their local unions. (learningmatters.tv)
Moreau Catholic was a 2017 state finalist while Folsom and San Joaquin Memorial were Nor Cal quarter finalist and St. Ignatius was a Nor Cal semi finalist. (sportstarsmag.com)