Young Geographer of the Year
Rated Intermediate, The Royal Geographical Society asks students to turn a broad geographical theme into a sharply edited visual explanation, using posters for KS2-KS4 and a StoryMap for KS5. Schools shortlist and submit entries through separate state-school and independent or international-school pathways. Success depends on accurate geography, purposeful evidence selection, visual hierarchy, and an original treatment of the river theme.
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Intermediate Level
Competition overview
Key information
Eligible ages
7–18
School level
Key Stages 2-5
Registration method
School Only
Competition stages
School selection followed by blind national/international judging
Fee
Free
Online / in-person
Online
Dates
Competition timeline
Registration opens
Not yet announced by the organiser
Registration closes
2 Oct 2026
Competition starts
1 Jan 2026
Competition ends
27 Nov 2026
Editorial perspective
Our Take
2026 theme: From Source to Sea. KS2-KS4 submit posters; KS5 submits an Esri StoryMap. Schools may forward up to ten entries per age category through the applicable state-school or independent/international pathway.