Watford Community Family Funday (WCFF)
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Watford Young Achievers Creative Talent Award Ceremony

 
This is the Grand Finale celebration (WYAT) Award Ceremony
 

The aim is to celebrate the people, culture, creativity, and Watford and surrounding Hertfordshire.

Recognising Excellence • Celebrating Achievement • Inspiring the Future
 
The Watford Young Achievers Awards is the prestigious annual awards ceremony that celebrates outstanding young people who have excelled in the Talent Showcase and recognises exceptional contributions made by young people across Watford.
Held each September, the ceremony brings together young people, families, schools, community organisations, local businesses and civic leaders to celebrate achievement and recognise those making a positive impact within their communities.
 
 Competition Categories

* Art & Design – Drawings, paintings, or digital artwork

* Innovation Ideas – Creative solutions addressing real-world or community challenges

* Community Awareness Projects – Initiatives that promote positive change

* Music, Dance & Poetry – Performance-based creative expression

Age Categories

5–7 Years
8–11 Years
12-14 Years
15–18 Years

Groups & Schools


Key Dates & Locations

Exhibition and display of Creative Talent Showcase at the WCFF 2026

* Date: Saturday 15th August 2026

* Time: 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM

* Location: King George V Playing Fields (KGVPF), Watford

Awards Ceremony –Talent Show Grand Finale

Recognition & Celebration of Winners

Entertainment – Music, Dance performance, Delicious Food, Drinks
All competitor receives a (Everyone is a Winner) 

* Date: Saturday, 12th September 2026

* Time: 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM

* Location: Futures Academy, Horseshoe Lane, Garston, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD25 7HW

During the WCFF Festival:
• Judges will inspect and evaluate  winners

• Award ceremony takes place at a later date
• Certificates and prizes presented
 
Prizes include:
• iPad 
• Laptop
• Essential School Supplies
• Headphones – Beats by Dre
• Goodie bags
• Group vouchers

* Many Many More prizes

Special Awards

Overall Winner of the Young Achievers Creative Talent Showcase 2026

The Overall Champion will receive:

  • The prestigious YACTS Overall Champion Trophy 2026

  • Special prizes and recognition

  • The honour of holding the title of Reigning Champion

The reigning champion will be invited to return to the 2027 Young Achievers Creative Talent Showcase Awards Ceremony to present the Overall Champion Trophy to the next winner in 2027, continuing what we hope will become a proud YACTS tradition.

In addition to the category winners, the following Special Awards will be presented:

  • Overall Winner – Outstanding Young Achiever in Creativity – Awarded to the participant with the highest overall score across all categories and age groups.
  • Community Impact Award – Recognises a participant whose project or initiative or Innovation has or will  made a positive difference in the community.
  • Rising Star Award – Celebrates a young participant who has demonstrated exceptional promise and future potential.
  • People’s Choice Award – Presented to the participant receiving the highest number of public votes.
  • Judges’ Choice Award – Selected by the judging panel to recognise an exceptional participant who has particularly impressed the judges.

If you feel a participant deserves consideration for one of the Special Awards, please indicate this on your judging sheet. Your observations will support the moderation process and final award decisions.

Enroll with your details to register for the Free Talent Show Competition at the WCFF 2026 event in Watford. 

Click this link:

https://tinyurl.com/bdef948c

 

 

Register for the Young Achievers Creative Talent Showcase Choose Talent Show Competition from the dropdown:

Sponsors & Supporters

The organisers of the Watford Community Family Funday would like to thank all those who have contributed to delivering a successful event every year and are grateful to the following groups and businesses for their support.