Young Media Awards
The Sport
Could you be motorsport’s next creative star?
For 25 years, the Motorsport UK Young Media Awards have celebrated emerging talent telling the stories of British motorsport.
Now, we’re looking for the next generation.
Whether you capture the action from behind the lens, tell stories through words, create video for social, step behind a microphone or bring motorsport to life on screen, the Young Media Awards are an opportunity to showcase your work and take the next step in your career.
Applications are now open until Friday 27th November 2026.
Two awards. One opportunity to take your next step.
Young Photographer of the Year
For photographers aged 30 and under who bring motorsport to life through their images.
We’re looking for more than one great shot. We want to see your eye for a moment, your approach to storytelling and a portfolio that shows us what you can do.
For 2026, the Young Photographer of the Year award is sponsored by Duwio, helping us offer even more support and opportunities to emerging motorsport photography talent.
The winner will receive:
- £1,000
- A Motorsport UK Young Photographer of the Year trophy, presented at the Night of Champions
- The opportunity to work with Motorsport UK at the 2027 British Grand Prix as one of two official host ASN photographers, including paddock, pit and podium access
- Further opportunities to work with Motorsport UK across content, events and projects throughout 2027
- A free one-year Duwio subscription
Plus, thanks to Duwio:
- Second place will receive £300
- Third place will receive £200
- Up to five shortlisted photographers, including the winner, will receive a free one-year Duwio subscription
- Every applicant will receive 10% off a 12-month Duwio subscription
APPLY FOR YOUNG PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR
Young Creative of the Year
For 2026, our Young Journalist of the Year award is evolving.
The new Young Creative of the Year award reflects the many different ways the next generation is telling the stories of motorsport today.
We welcome entries covering:
- Written journalism and features
- Video
- Digital and social content
- Broadcasting and presenting
- Commentary
- Podcasts and audio
Your entry can focus entirely on one format or specialism. What matters is your ability to find and tell a great story.
Your prize
The winner will receive:
- £1,000
- A Motorsport UK Young Media Creative of the Year trophy, presented at the Night of Champions
- The opportunity to join the Motorsport UK content team at the 2027 Goodwood Festival of Speed
- Further opportunities to contribute to Motorsport UK content, events and projects throughout 2027
APPLY FOR YOUNG MEDIA CREATIVE OF THE YEAR
More than an award
Winning is only the beginning.
For 2026, we want the Young Media Awards to create opportunities that go beyond a trophy.
Alongside the headline experiences at the British Grand Prix and Goodwood Festival of Speed, both winners will have opportunities to work with Motorsport UK throughout the following year – gaining experience, building their portfolio and making connections across the sport.
For competition terms and conditions, click here.