Youth Media
Challenge 2026
Challenge is open to Hawai‘i Island youth, grades 4-12 and up to age 24
Project Formats:
PSA • Creative Short Film • News Story • Animation • Digital Art • Photo Essay
Submit projects for the following categories:
Ola i ka Wai • Road Safety • Emergency Preparedness • Mind, Body & Well-Being
Community Changemakers • Community Stories & Issues • Environment & Sustainability
Local History • Kupuna Mana‘o • Arts & Creativity • Civic Life & Government • Teach Something!
Projects are due Sunday, Nov. 1!
Mahalo to our 2026 Supporters: Dept. of Water Supply (Title Sponsor)
Hawai‘i Dept. of Transportation, Hawai‘i County Civil Defense, KKL Collective, Vibrant Hawai‘i
Ready to Enter?
Before submitting your project, every youth creator must complete the Youth Registration Form. You only need to register once, even if you submit multiple projects or participate on more than one team.
Step 1: Register
Complete the Youth Registration Form. If you're submitting as a team, each youth creator must register individually.
Step 2: Submit Your Project
Choose the themed category that best fits your project below and complete the Project Submission Form. Submit one form for each project. For team projects, only one team member needs to submit the project on behalf of the group.
All projects are due Sunday, November 1 at 11:59 PM.