Young Creative Awards

Young Creative Awards is Nottingham's biggest creative event of the year and is now open for entries. Deadline to enter is approaching fast so get your entry in now.

Young Creative Awards is Nottingham’s biggest creative event of the year!

Open to young people (aged 11 – 24) living or working in Nottingham City, the competition showcases 11 categories including Music, Photography, Graphic Design and more. The competition will open for entries for 2026 in early Spring.

  • The competition is now open for entries for YCA 2026. Deadline to enter is 16th March 2026 (midnight).

Nottingham Music Service is a big supporter of this fantastic event, and we sponsor the music category each year. Find out more on the YCA website.