Youth Week Poetry Competition 2026 - Dream. Dare. Do

The Theme for Youth Week is Dream. Dare. Do - write a poem about one or all of the theme's! Go in the draw for the chance to win a prize.

It's Youth Week and we've got a competition to use the them Dream. Dare. Do

Got something to say? Write it. Speak it. Share it. Submit an original poem inspired by the them Dream. Dare. Do.

Spoken word, written or recorded - your voice, your way.

Entries can be written, spoken (video or audio)*

Submit your finished poem to youth.services@midwestern.nsw.gov.au for your chance to win a Mudgee Money Gift Card.

1st = $50

2nd = $40

3rd = $30

People's Choice Award = $50

Entries close Sunday 26 April 2026 4pm.

Please note submitted poems may be on public display and used in online promotional material for this event.

To be eligible for one of the prizes, you must be 12 – 24 years of age.

Please ensure your haiku poem includes your name, age and school (if applicable) and register you contact details via this form in case you are one of the lucky winners!

For terms and conditions visit midwestern.nsw.gov.au/Community/Youth/Youth-activities/Youth-Activities-Terms-and-Conditions