Tell your friends about the Qantas Spirit of Youth Awards: give them a chance to win $10,000 in cash and flights, and a mentorship with a creative leader. There's seven categories and seven mentors, so there are seven chances to win.



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How to enter

Australian creatives and artists aged 30 and under are invited enter original creative work in the Qantas Spirit of Youth Awards (SOYA) to win $10,000 in cash and flights and skill up with experts.

Step 1: Enter your details to create a SOYA artist profile.

Step 2: Upload digital files of your work or images documenting your work by August 9.

Step 3: Select the relevant categories in which to enter your work;

  • Fashion
  • Film & Animation
  • Music
  • Industrial & Object Design
  • Photography
  • Visual Arts
  • Visual Communications

Step 4: Upload any supplementary information about your work or your career such as a CV, artist statement, or media coverage as a word document or pdf to be considered with your work. It’s that easy!

If you have any questions about entering SOYA, please see individual category pages and contact your category producer.