February 5, 2026

Competitions & Contests

COMPETITIONS & CONTESTS

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Check Out these Competitions & Contests
for KIDS, TEENS, FAMILIES, AND SCHOOLS!

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Spelling Bee at the Library (Ages 6-15)

Participants will take turns spelling age-appropriate words aloud, with prizes awarded to top spellers and certificates for all. Whether you’re a word wizard or just love a good challenge, this is your chance to shine!

EVENT LINK

EVENT DATE: Monday, January 12, 2026 (4:30pm-6:00pm)

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Student Film Fest

You still have time to make a short film and submit it to the Gwinnett Library Student Film Fest, hosted by the Gwinnett County Public Library.

❄️ Who can enter:
Students ages 11 and up. Middle school, high school, and higher education filmmakers.

❄️ Film Length: Films must be longer than 1 minute and no longer than 10 minutes, including credits.

❄️ When:
The submission deadline is January 15. 🎬

See details HERE

 

The submission deadline is January 15

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NEST (New Entrepreneurs Shaping Tomorrow) for Georgia high school students

Join NEST (New Entrepreneurs Shaping Tomorrow) , a free business competition open to all high school students, including homeschoolers.
 
Why join?
1️⃣ Completely free entry for all high schoolers
2️⃣ Thousands in funding for winners plus awards for standout pitches
3️⃣ Judged and mentored by business professionals from Harvard, UPenn Wharton, and top private equity firms
 
The competition was created by: Dylan Yu and Kubby Bhatia, current high schoolers at the Westminster Schools in Atlanta.
 
Submit your digital pitch and get the chance to present at the NEST Summit next Spring! See More and Sign up now CLICK HERE
 

Open to all Georgia High School Students

Submission Deadline: January 30, 2026

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Georgia Arbor Day Student Art Contest (Grades K-12)

Let your creativity take root! 🌱🎨We are now accepting submissions for our Annual Georgia Arbor Day Student Art Contest. This year’s theme is Oh, The Places You’ll Grow! The contest encourages K-12 students to imagine all the places they will grow in their future.
Prizes donated by Scraplanta and Amazon.com will be awarded to top artists and their teachers, and winning pieces will be displayed at the Kendeda TreeHouse. Encourage a young creator in your life to join in!
Submit Your Art Today!
See More Here

Grades K-12

Submission Deadline: January 31, 2026

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Safari Spelling Bee at the Library (Ages 6-15)

Join us for a safari-themed spelling bee that inspires a love of language through play, creativity, and friendly competition. The program encourages participants to explore new words while immersing themselves in the excitement of a jungle adventure, fostering confidence, teamwork, and academic enrichment.

EVENT LINK

EVENT DATE: Monday, February 9, 2026 (4:30pm-5:30pm)

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Third Annual America Recycles Day Art Contest for students ages 5-19

Calling all young artists! The Georgia Recycling Coalition just announced its Third Annual America Recycles Day Art Contest for students ages 5-19. Help us celebrate recycling in Georgia by showcasing your talents! This year’s theme is Recycling Really Works.

Prizes awarded to winners in each category

Who Can Enter
:
Students Ages 5-19

Learn More Here

DEADLINE: February 18, 2026

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Annual Rubber Band Contest for Young Inventors in Grades 5-8

Design and create a working invention/artwork that incorporates at least one (1) rubber band.

Around $2,000 in prizes to give away!

The first-place winner and runner-up in each division receives a top financial prize. The four remaining finalists in each division (who are not a first-place winner or runner-up) also receive a smaller financial prize. The top ten schools with the most student entries each receive an equal donation shared from a donation pool.

Who Can Enter:
Students in Grades 5-8

Learn More Here

DEADLINE: February 20, 2026

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🎨 Medieval Times Cookie Castle Build

🎺 Cookie Castle Contest Announcement 🎺

Troops are invited to construct a Medieval Castle 🏰 with cookie boxes & Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament crowns 👑! The top six winning troops may receive up to 15 tickets to their participating castle, meet and greets, swag bags, and more!

Six winners will be announced per participating castle. Prizes valid only at the selected participating castle. 

LEARN MORE HERE

Jan 18 – Feb 28: Photo submissions accepted

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Georgia Fish Art Contest (Grades K-12)

To enter, young artists create an original illustration of their chosen fish species from the Official Fish List. An essay, story or poem based on species behavior, habitat and/or conservation needs is also awarded.

Open to Grades K-12

LEARN MORE HERE

ENTRY DEADLINE: February 28, 2025 

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The Rube Goldberg Cartoon Contest

–All ages are welcome – completely free to enter!
–Invention cartoons will be selected for the web gallery show
–Judged by the RGI team and members of the NCS
–Prizes include Visa gift cards, a Rube Goldberg print & more!

Submission Deadline: August 15, 2026

REGISTER HERE

 

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The America Library of Poetry –  Student Poetry Contest

The Annual Student Poetry Contest is open to all students enrolled in grades 3-12 (including home schooled and tutored children)

ENTER HERE

Submission Deadline: August 30, 2026

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Kids 13 and under – Ranger Rick Photo Contest

Kids 13 and under
can enter any nature-themed photo they’ve taken on their own using a camera or phone camera app. Every month, winners will be selected by the judges and posted on the contest homepage in the Recent Contest Winners slideshow. Online winners will be in the running for Ranger Rick’s “Your Best Shots” Magazine Award. Magazine Award winners will be selected three times each year for publication in Ranger Rick magazine’s December–January, April, and August issues. 

DEADLINE: ONGOING

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