This is a prize for UK-based young writers (ages 7-25). “The Solstice Nature Prize is a national, annual writing competition for young writers, which invites young people to take a closer look at the natural world, explore their relationship with it, or examine the challenges it faces, and write short stories, poems, and thought-provoking blogs in response.
In 2026, we’re looking for entries about any aspect of nature and offering prizes for winners in four age groups: 7-11, 12-14, 15-17 and 18-25 years. With regional prizes available in each age group for young writers who live in the East Midlands.” Send prose up to 500 words, or poetry up to 40 lines. Submission is via their submission portal. Winners and runners-up will be published.
Value: £100 for winners in each age category
Deadline: 10 October 2026
Open for: Young UK writers
Details here.

Deadline: October 10th, 2026