Me, My Culture and NSW

Entries are now open for the Me, My Culture and NSW competition

Woke has partnered with Multicultural NSW to create the ‘Me, My Culture and NSW’ competition. This is an opportunity for young people to celebrate diversity, share their culture and join us in combating cultural stereotypes and racism.

General information
All entries must focus on the topics of celebrating diversity and different cultures and/or battling cultural stereotypes and racism. Competitors can do this in a variety of ways, such as by sharing personal stories about their culture, their own experiences with racism or their family’s or friends' experience. Competitors can also talk about the harmful effects of racism and the importance of celebrating diversity as a whole.

Categories
Film: Short films between 1 to 2:30 minutes
Writing: Poetry, creative writing and opinion pieces - max 600 words
Photography: Single photograph, a collection of photos or a collage

Eligibility
The competition is open to all high school students and/or any 12-19-year- old studying or living in NSW. All entries must be submitted with the approval of parents and/or guardians if under 18.

Prizes:
For each category: (film, photography, writing)
1st Prize - $300
2nd Prize - $200
3rd Prize - $100
All winning entries will be published on Woke’s website in a special edition

Closing date:
All entries must be submitted by 3rd of October, 11:59pm (AEST)

To enter and for more information, please visit the competition website.