Participating students must be nominated by their teacher. Upon entry, students will be asked to enter the name of their nominating teacher.
Chick here for T&Cs.
Nominated students can submit one artwork each online before the submission deadline. Please follow the entry instructions in the T&Cs.
Our panel of judges will then select 20 student artists for the shortlist.
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.
Under 16s Judges Prize, awarded to the highest marked finalist under 16 (excluding the Judges Prize Winner) – £250 Student prize and £750 school prize
Under 16s Public Prize awarded to the finalist under 16 who receives the most public votes (excluding the Public Vote Prize Winner) – £100 Student prize and £400 school prize
Simcock’s Originality Prize – £400 Student prize
Date: 29 September – 24 October 2025
Venue: TBC
