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Young Artist Award 2026: Strategic Blueprint

Faber-Castell YAA 2026

Proposal Overview

Canvas of Dreams:
YAA 2026

Elevating the Young Artist Award to Malaysia's premier ESG-driven student platform. Targeting 180,000 submissions and fostering a sustainable, innovative future.

180k
Submission Target
RM 200k
Sales KPI (Cat A)

Core Objectives

  • 1

    Scale Participation: Expand reach through virtual recruitment and on-ground activations.

  • 2

    Embed ESG Values: Integrate "Responsible, Creator, Change-Maker" themes into every touchpoint.

  • 3

    Hybrid Innovation: Seamlessly blend virtual submissions with physical live audits.

A Legacy of Growth

From its humble beginnings to a record-breaking national phenomenon. The Young Artist Award has seen exponential growth, driven by strategic partnerships and relevant themes. The 2026 target represents a 19% increase over the previous milestone.

Submission Trajectory (2021 - 2026)

Source: YAA Journey & Targets Data

Milestone 2023

"Largest Young Artist Colouring Contest"

Recognized by the Malaysia Book of Records. Established YAA as a prestigious national event.

Expansion Strategy

International & On-Ground Reach

Recent years saw a +117% increase in on-ground activities and a +19% expansion into international schools.

2026 Theme Direction

"Inspire a Sustainable, Innovative Future"

Responsible Creator Change-Maker

The 2026 Competition Funnel

A rigorous three-stage process designed to filter the best talent while maintaining high engagement. Starting with broad accessibility and narrowing down to elite creativity.

Round 1: Mass Recruitment

March - May 2026

Open to all students (Categories A, B, C). Virtual submission via Google Form/Drive to maximize reach.

Format: Virtual
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Round 2: Semi-Finals

June - July 2026

Top 80 participants per category. Involves a "Live Audit" via Zoom and courier of physical artwork for verification.

KPI: 240 Semi-Finalists

Round 3: The Finale

August - September 2026

Top 30 Finalists per category. Includes Field Trip workshops and the Grand Award Ceremony.

Elite Top 90
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2026 Execution Calendar

A tight 7-month schedule ensuring momentum from the school reopening season through to the National Day period.

Resource Allocation (Est.)

Strategic investment focusing on student rewards (Prizes) and engagement experiences (Workshop/Finale), totaling approx. RM 162,000.

Generated for Faber-Castell Malaysia · Young Artist Award 2026 Proposal

Data sourced from YAA Internal Documents & 2026 Strategy Outline.