The Creative Student Awards Team are looking for students over the age of eighteen from any UK University or College who would like to showcase their creative work and potentially earn an award for their contribution in partnership with the annual NextStep6 media conference.

In light of recent events resulting from the response to COVID-19, we are aware that the world seems to be locked down around us, and this has left many students wondering how this is going to impact them  and their future.
We chose to focus instead on the positives which have emerged from this change in lifestyle, seeing this as an opportunity to both make use of extended free time and the huge inspiration for creative works inspired by a year of global pandemic unlike anything we have seen before. What better way for a young creative to spend lockdown than doing what they do best - creating. 
This Competition will open for entry on Monday 23rd November 2020 and will close at 4PM Monday 4th January 2021.

 

Please send all entries to nextstepsixcomp@gmail.com.

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We are looking for short submissions from any of the following media:
Category One: Videography, Audio, Animation, Game design.
Category Two: Photography, Advertising / Branding, Social Media and Web Design.

 

We have set the theme for this year’s competition around

‘Creative Work in Lockdown’.

With the unprecedented Global Pandemic brought on by COVID-19, the world has changed in ways which would have previously been unthinkable. Since it first reared its ugly head in January 2020, COVID has caused almost a full year of lockdown, with people unable to leave their homes, meet with their loved ones, or go to school or work. The response to this pandemic has been devastating to many, and disconcerting to all; so we are looking for submissions which show how creatives have managed to carry on working despite this. We want these ready for the start of 2021, where these stand-out entries will be showcased in reflection of the year spent in lockdown as part of the NextStep6 conference. Take this opportunity to show off your talent to industry professionals and fellow creatives, and potentially win a prize for your efforts!

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Please see the Entry Requirements within our Terms and Conditions at the bottom of the page for more information.

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There are four prizes totalling £225 up for grabs for entrants of this competition. 
1)    Best in Category and Grand Prize Winner Across both Categories: £100.00 
2)    Best in Category Prize: £75.00 (Awarded to the winner of the category which did not win the Grand Prize)
3)    Runner-Up Prize Across Both Categories: £25.00
4)    Social Media ‘Fan Favourite’ Prize: £25.00 

 

The first three prizes will be chosen by a panel of media professionals who will be announced on our social media sites very shortly. The ‘fan favourite’ prize will  be voted for by you! Votes will be counted by the amount of likes accumulated on our Instagram site, and these votes will be counted until the very last minute. All work will be assessed and shortlisted, with the best entries (Not just our winners) being showcased as part of the online NextStep6 Media Conference on Wednesday 13th January 2021 to an audience of likeminded creatives and industry professionals.

 
The NextStep6 media conference is also where our competition winners will be announced, so make sure you sign up to attend via Eventbrite!
 

We’re looking forward to seeing your entries.