Art shapes creativity
Creativity shapes innovation
Innovation shapes the world
Global Youth Creativity Charity of the Year 2025 I Youth Development NPO of the Year 2024/25 I
Most Visionary Organisation 2024 - Innovation in Education Excellence I Most Innovative Learning Organisation 2020
MASK Awards
MASK Awards is a global creativity challenge for young people.
Whether your creativity shines through art or bold ideas, enter MASK Awards — that since 2013 reached 67 countries worldwide.
Passionate about art? — Enter your best artwork in any form to win 'Artist of the Month'.
Have bold ideas to global challenges? — Submit them to win 'Innovator of the Month'.
Does your school recognise creativity as a foundational skill? — Enter your students' work to win 'Creative School of the Month' title.
Unleash your creativity
Unlock your purpose and potential
Share your talent with the world
Be seen and celebrated
It’s FREE to enter. Apply through this page in just two simple steps
FREE
Young people
under 25
& schools can participate
Now open all year round.
Winners are selected every month.
The Media Partners:
The Star (Kenya), Google
Innovation Award
Innovation shapes the world. Can you rise to the challenge and help solve some of the world’s biggest issues? It only takes one idea to make an impact—and it could be yours.
Explore the briefs below and submit your brightest solutions for this year’s challenges.
Young leaders
#1 No Hunger
According to Global Goal 2 'Zero hunger', hunger is the No1 cause of death worldwide.
Despite our planet's abundance of resources, unequal access leaves millions malnourished.
How can we distribute resources fairly so no one ever goes hungry?
Young activists
#3 Moral Compass
Young entrepreneurs
#2 Generate Your Own Job
PRIZES:
'Innovator of the Month' title
Certificate
Showcase of MASK Awards website
The Fourth Industrial Revolution is transforming skills, jobs, and occupations worldwide, with millions of jobs disappearing and new ones emerging. Could entrepreneurship be a viable career option for you? What job would you create for yourself that you’d really enjoy?
According to Global Goal 16 'Peace and Justice', compassion and a strong moral compass are essential to every society. Yet, injustice, corruption, and lawlessness still tear our communities. How can we make our society ethical and responsible?
PRIZES:
'Artist of the Month' title
Certificate
Showcased on MASK Awards website
Art Award
Art shapes creativity. Artists are catalysts for transformation. When art flourishes, the world thrives.
Enter your best works of art on any theme and in any medium.
How to participate
#1 Register
Using your Google Account, fill in the Registration Form.
Once you register, you will receive an email with a link where you can upload your entries.
#2 Upload
Read the briefs and upload your entries to Art Award or the Innovation challenges below.
Please enter only your own artwork and ideas.
By participating, you agree to these Terms & Conditions (read in full)
Our partners
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MASK Create has been recognised through a number of awards, including:
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Global Youth Creativity Charity of the Year 2025, UK
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Youth Development NPO of the Year 2024/25, UK
- Most Visionary Learning Organisation 2024. Innovation in Education Excellence, UK
- Top Website 2022, USA
- Most Innovative Learning Organisation 2020, UK
