ENTER THE CONTEST

How To Enter The Bahamian Dream Contest

To enter the contest, first pick the track that best fits your voice. Production value is not scored — the idea is. Once you have picked a track, refer to the guides below to help you make your submission. When ready, submit by completing the form fields below.

Dream Essay Guide (PDF)

Dream Story Guide (PDF)

Dream Pitch Guide (PDF)

Entries close 31 January 2027

Need help? Email contact@bahamasfuturemovement.com

Basic Information

Name*

Email*

Date of Birth*

School / Institution*

Island / Location*

Parent or Guardian Name — Required if entrant is under 18

Parent or Guardian Email — Required if entrant is under 18

Track & Submission

Select Track*

Dream Essay — A written vision in your own voice. 300–1,500 words total, with age-based limits

Dream Story — Documentary, spoken word, animation, music, or short film all qualify

Builder Pitch — Name one problem, propose one realistic solution, and pitch it in up to three minutes

Submit File via URL Link (YouTube, Google Drive, etc.)

Upload

Click to upload file or drag-and-drop. Max 25 MB

Guardian Consent (required if under 18): I am the parent or legal guardian of the entrant and consent to their participation in this contest and agree to the accompanying waiver and contest terms on their behalf.

I grant the contest organizers permission to use my name, image, likeness, submitted work, and related materials for contest, promotional, and communications purposes in accordance with the Official Rules.

I certify that this submission is my original work, that I have the right to submit it, and that it does not knowingly infringe the rights of any third party.

I certify that I have disclosed whether artificial intelligence tools were used in creating this submission and, if applicable, have described how they were used.