National awards

The National Awards for the Young Pavement Artists competition will take place in July 2010.

There are some fantastic prizes for the winners of the competition including subscriptions for National Geographic Kids and Anorak magazine.

The competition closing date is 25 June 2010. Entries received after this date may not be accepted.

Thanks to all who have participated in the competition - your support will help children with muscle disease.

Our fabulous judging panel

Alexandra Baily: An artist with congenital muscular dystrophy, Alexandra designs her own cards for sale through her own dedicated website – Anda Cards. Alexandra wanted to become an artist from when she was a little girl, and although Alexandra needs extra support when she paints, she has dedicated her life to painting and interpreting the world around her through art.

National Geographic Kids: The colourful monthly magazine for curious kids. As well as being on the judging panel, the kind people at National Geographic Kids will also be giving a years’ free subscription to the winner of the competition and will create a giant poster of the winning drawing.

Anorak magazine: The happy magazine for kids. As well as putting their judging hat on Anorak magazine will be featuring the competition and encouraging children all over the UK to take part.  They will also be giving the competition winner a years’ free subscription to the magazine.

Nick Sharratt: Nick Sharratt is an author and illustrator of children's books who loves to use vibrant colours and bold patterns in his pictures. As well as working digitally he likes experimenting with different media including watercolour, liquid acrylics, charcoal, ink and collage.

Find out how to enter.