About the AWESOME Art Competition
The AWESOME Art Competition has been held annually since 2023 to share the inspiring stories of the Awesome women celebrated in the Singapore Women’s Hall of Fame (SWHF). These women are pioneers, boundary breakers, record holders, risk-takers, change-makers, role models, and standard setters. They dared to dream and made their dreams come true.
Project Awesome aims to inspire our audience to dream big, aim high, chart their own path, and live their lives at the fullest potential. Through this competition, we create opportunities for students and young people to think about their hopes, dreams, ambitions and to express these.
The AWESOME Art Competition 2025
In the 2025 edition of the competition, students were challenged to imagine themselves as a Singapore Women’s Hall of Fame honouree who had travelled 60 years into the future.
Through their artworks, students reflected on how the actions and legacies of these pioneering women continue to shape Singapore. They were invited to consider:
How have Singaporeans built on the work you started? In what ways do your actions and legacy continue to shape Singapore in 2085?
The result is a collection of thoughtful and imaginative artworks that explore progress, legacy, and the enduring impact of women who helped shape Singapore.
1. Artworks must respond to the following prompt:
Imagine you are a Singapore Women’s Hall of Fame (SWHF) honouree who has time-travelled 60 years into the future.
How have Singaporeans built on the work you started? In what ways do your actions and legacy continue to shape Singapore in 2085?
You may view the inspiring profiles of Awesome women on the Singapore Women’s Hall of Fame website.
2. Artworks must be A3-sized (297 × 420 mm). Landscape and portrait orientations are accepted.
3. All submissions must contain:
- A high-resolution scan or photo of your completed A3 artwork that meets the competition guidelines.
- 3 to 5 photos work-in-progress photos.
- A short write-up (50–100 words) sharing the story or inspiration behind your artwork, based on this year’s prompt.
Submissions with missing items will be disqualified
4. In the case of multiple submissions of the same artwork, only the latest submission will be considered
5. Your entry must be your own work. Do not plagiarise.
6. Keep your physical artwork until the announcement of results. If you are a winner, you will be asked to produce the physical artwork for verification and exhibition purposes.
The AWESOME Art Competition is open to students based in Singapore, ages 7 to 16*. Citizenship/PR is not required.
Category A: Traditional Art (Ages 7 – 9)
Category B: Traditional Art (Ages 10 – 12)
Category C: Traditional Art (Ages 13 – 16)
Category D: Digital Art** (Ages 13 – 16)
*Participant age is determined as of 31 December 2025.
**The Digital Art category is open to participants aged 13 to 16 only.
| Criteria | Description | Points |
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Is the future vision imaginative, surprising, or unique? Does the artwork show creative interpretation of what 2085 Singapore might look like? |
20 |
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Does the artwork clearly reflect the way the honouree sees the world, her values, and/or her unique spirit? Is it clear that it is from her perspective? Does the artwork express the young artist’s deep reflection about the honouree’s story, and how it impacts their own lives or perspectives? |
30 |
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Does the artwork clearly show what the honouree might feel, like pride, surprise, or hope? Are these emotions portrayed in a way that is obvious to viewers? |
20 |
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Does the artwork include recognisable elements and/or meaningful references to Singapore’s growth or identity? (e.g. landmarks, culture, or aspirations)? Is the setting clearly a future version of Singapore? |
15 |
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Does the artwork show care, skill, and effort in the use of elements of art like composition, harmony, depth and scale? Is there attention to detail? Is the presentation of the artwork considered? |
15 |
Hear from Our Past Judges
“I am impressed by the sheer talent and creativity on display. Every artwork, accompanied by its own unique story, offers a captivating glimpse into the vibrant perspectives of these young artists. The dedication and sheer spark evident in each participant are truly inspiring, and I am confident they will continue to illuminate the world with their incredible talent.”
General Manager-HR, The Hour Glass
“It was challenging to pick winners, but I would encourage all participants to keep in mind that in the end, art is subjective in nature. If you keep putting out genuine hard work and heart work, your art will touch some people and may even change their lives. So, don’t give up ”
Melissa is also the Creative Director of ‘Singapore in the Eyes of Mother Artists (SITE.MA)’, a book launched by Mama on Palette.
Artist, Illustrator, and Writer @art.melc.illo
Prizes
Take a look at our AWESOME prizes below.
Project Awesome is seeking in-kind donors to provide meaningful prizes and art-based experiential opportunities, such as workshops, materials, and experiences.
If you would like to inspire and support young artists, please reach out to us.
A huge thank you to our prize sponsors & partners!
KEY SPONSOR
PRIZE PARTNER (2023 & 2024)
PRIZE PARTNER (2024)