Victoria Centre is proud to be announced as a major sponsor of the Young Creative Awards (YCA) 2026, celebrating and championing Nottingham’s next generation of creative talent.
The awards are open to all young people aged 11 to 24 who are living, working or studying in the Nottingham Urban Area, with entries now open across ten creative categories including fashion, design and architecture, animation and digital media, music, photography, dance, creative writing and more.
The Young Creative Awards play an important role in nurturing Nottingham’s bold and vibrant creative spirit. Each year, they shine a spotlight on emerging talent and give young people the platform, confidence and encouragement they need to explore their creativity and shape ambitious futures.
In 2025, the Centre showcased shortlisted artwork in a dedicated pop-up unit, alongside hands-on creative sessions that invited young people and families to get involved. For 2026, Victoria Centre will once again exhibit selected work following the awards ceremony at the Nottingham Playhouse, ensuring young creators receive prominent visibility right at the heart of the city.
Victoria Centre will also join the judging panel for the Fashion and Textiles category, helping to recognise originality, innovation and expressive talent from Nottingham’s young designers.
