• Open to illustrators who are Malaysian citizens or permanent residents.
• Entries must be original, unpublished illustrations created by the submitting artist.
• Published books or illustrations that have appeared in print, digital, or commercial form are not eligible.
• Entries are open to TWO categories:

• 1. Category A – Adults: 18 years and above
  2. Category B – Teenagers : 17 years and below

• Each participant may submit THREE illustrations that form a coherent series with the potential to be developed into a picture book.
• Works must be submitted in digital format (JPEG or PNG, 300 dpi, A3 size).
• Both colour and black-and-white illustrations are accepted.
• Original artwork should be retained by the artist but may be requested for exhibition if selected.

  Each submission must include:

• Artistic Content: A statement (about 250 words) explaining the concept, theme, and message that the artist wants to communicate through their work.
• Artistic Technique: A description (about 250 words) of the techniques, medium, and strategy used in creating the work.
• All submitted works must be entirely the result of the illustrator’s own original, manual creation. Participations must guarantee that their entries do not incorporate any AI-generated elements at any stage of creative process. Submissions found to contain AI-generated content, whether wholly or partially, will be disqualified.

• Copyright remains with the artist.
• By entering, artists grant YGIA the non-exclusive right to use submitted works for:

• • Jury evaluation.
  • Exhibition (physical and digital).
  • Award publications, catalogues, and promotional material.
  • All uses will be credited to the artist.

• All entries will be reviewed by a panel of jurors appointed by YGIA.
• Approximately 15 finalists will be shortlisted and considered at the final judging stage.
• The jury’s decision is final and binding.

• Adults:
  First Place: RM 7,000
  Second Place: RM 6,000
  Third Place: RM 5,000
  15 Consolation Prizes: RM 500 each

• Teenagers:
  First Place: RM 5,000
  Second Place: RM 4,000
  Third Place: RM 3,000
  15 Consolation Prizes: RM 500 each

• Opportunities for professional exposure, including participation in exhibitions and promotional platforms.
• Selected works will be exhibited and published in the official YGIA catalogue.
• School with most number of entries will receive prizes and certificates.

• Submission period: 21 September 2025 – 7 November 2025 (deadline extended)
• Finalist announcement: November 2025
• Award ceremony: December 2025

• Participation in YGIA indicates acceptance of these Terms & Conditions.
• Any entries that do not comply with the rules may be disqualified without notice.
• YGIA reserves the right to amend details of the award where necessary, while ensuring transparency.