18 and Under Fast Feedback Programme
Entrants aged 18 and under can enter the Koestler Awards at any point in the year. Entrants will usually get a response within 6 weeks of entry, with guaranteed feedback and the chance to receive extra Fast Feedback awards. During our busier months response times will be longer than usual.
The programme is open to young people in secure children’s homes, young offender institutions and secure hospitals, as well as young people who are being supervised in the community by youth offending teams.
Entries to the Fast Feedback Programme are eligible for additional Fast Feedback Awards, which include Commended and Highly Commended Awards, as well as Special Awards which come with a cash prize of £25.
If entries are sent to us between January – April and are clearly marked Fast Feedback on the external packaging, after they’ve gone through the Fast Feedback programme they are then put forward for the main Koestler Awards and can win any Award as part of the main programme.
How to enter
Entrants aged 18 and under can:
- Submit creative work to Koestler Arts all year round.
- Receive feedback on their work within six weeks of sending it to us.
- Be considered for special awards for young people.
Remember to:
- Use our 18 and Under Entry Forms.
- Write ‘Fast Feedback’ on your parcels.
- Put ‘Fast Feedback’ as the subject line if entering via email.
Entries received between 01 January – 17 April 2026 will also be entered into the main Koestler Awards and be eligible for this year’s awards and showcasing opportunities.
18 & Under Entry Forms
All entrants 18 & under can enter the Fast Feedback scheme at any point of the year.
2026 Guidance Notes
Guidance notes for the 2026 Koestler Awards.
2026 Posters
Posters with images showcasing the range of creative work entered into the Koestler Awards