Youth Media
Challenge 2026

REGISTER for Sept. 21 Zoom Info Session (3-4PM)

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

Click Here for Challenge Details