Chester Students Prize

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The Students Prize is open to all students who were enrolled at a secondary institution* in Cheshire West & Chester, Wrexham and Flintshire during the 2026-2027 academic year and are aged 11-18 years old (at the time of entry).

Entry is from 1 October 2026 – 5 February 2027. Click here to enter.

Key Dates

Submission Period

1 October 2026 — 5 February 2027

Shortlist Announcement

February 2027 — March 2026

Finalists Exhibition

6 — 14 April 2027

Awards Ceremony

— 14 April 2027

Judges

How To Participate

Terms & Conditions

Nomination

Participating students must be nominated by their teacher. Teachers can nominate up to 10 students to enter. Upon entry, students will be asked to enter the name of their nominating teacher.

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Artwork Submission

Nominated students can submit one artwork each before the submission deadline. Please follow the entry instructions in the T&Cs.

Our panel of judges will then select 30 student artists for the shortlist.

The Prizes

The Judges Prize of £800 is awarded to the student artist with the highest score from the judges. £2000 is awarded to the school of the Judges Prize winner.

The Public Vote Prize of £400 is awarded to the student artist with the most votes from the public. £1000 is awarded to the school of the Public Vote Prize Winner.