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Regional Awards

To further expand global access and recognize outstanding young creatives worldwide, BYAA Collectives is proud to launch the BYAA Regional Awards Program.

This new initiative opens regional competitions across major cities and creative hubs, including:

China · Japan · Korea · Singapore · and more to come

Each region will host its own official BYAA competition cycle, judged by a curated panel of regional art educators, industry professionals, and creative leaders.

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Within each regional competition, judges will select recipients for the following honors:

  • 🥇 Gold Medal

  • 🥈 Silver Medal

  • 🥉 Bronze Medal

These awards celebrate artistic excellence, originality, technical skill, and creative voice within each local context.

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GOLD MEDAL

Gold Medal Winners will receive:

  • A physical BYAA Gold Medal

  • Automatic qualification for the BYAA U.S. National Competition

  • No additional entry fee required

  • Direct advancement into the national judging pool

  • Official BYAA Gold Medal Certificate issued via email

This distinction recognizes top regional talents and provides a global platform for further recognition.

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SILVER MEDAL

Silver Medal Winners will receive:

  • A physical BYAA Silver Medal

  • Official BYAA Silver Medal Certificate issued via email

  • Regional recognition for artistic excellence

  • Eligibility to list the award in portfolios, resumes, and academic applications

This award celebrates rising creatives whose work shows remarkable promise and dedication.

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BRONZE MEDAL

Bronze Medal Winners will receive:

  • A physical BYAA Bronze Medal

  • Official BYAA Bronze Medal Certificate issued via email

  • Regional recognition of achievement

  • Eligibility to include the honor in portfolios and academic credentials

This medal encourages continued artistic growth and celebrates creative potential.

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Why Regional Awards Matter

The BYAA Regional Awards are designed to expand global participation while strengthening local creative communities around the world. By engaging culturally relevant judging panels in each region, the program ensures fair and context-driven evaluation while identifying outstanding young talents for international recognition. At the same time, it creates an accessible pathway into the BYAA U.S. National Competition, allowing top regional artists to gain global exposure and advancement opportunities.

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BYAA Collectives is actively working to establish additional regional competitions across:

  • Southeast Asia

  • East Asia

  • Europe

  • North America

  • Middle East​

Partnerships with schools, museums, and cultural institutions are currently underway.

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