The World Food Day Poster Contest is a free annual art competition organized by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). Open to participants ages 5–19 from any country, it invites young people to interpret the year's World Food Day theme through an original poster.
Age categories:
| Category | Ages |
|---|---|
| 1 | 5–8 |
| 2 | 9–12 |
| 3 | 13–15 |
| 4 | 16–19 |
Submission rules:
| Rule | Details |
|---|---|
| Media | Drawing, painting, mixed media, or digital art (no photographs) |
| AI use | May not be used to generate artwork; ideation or editing use must be disclosed |
| Text | Optional; maximum 25 words or 100 characters |
| Theme | 2026 theme: "Innovate today. Nourish tomorrow" |
| Entry window | July 1, 2026 at 12:00 CEST – November 6, 2026 at 12:00 CET |
Recognition:
From each age category, 15 posters are shortlisted (each receiving a certificate). A jury selects three finalists per category, who are promoted on FAO social media and by FAO offices and receive a Certificate of Recognition and a gift bag.
About World Food Day:
World Food Day is observed on October 16 each year to mark the founding of the FAO in 1945. It raises awareness of food security and sustainable agriculture worldwide.
Entry details checked November 4, 2026: The official rules measure age at entry, allow only one poster per person and set a noon CET cutoff on November 6. The rules specify JPEG-only uploads; the linked form instead lists GIF/JPG/PNG up to 2 MB. JPEG satisfies both format lists. Original artwork must omit personal information and logos. No future-cycle dates are announced in the reviewed pages.