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“Our Natural World & Environment”
Stamp Active Network are pleased to announce this year’s competition based on the philately of the natural world and the environment which could include animals, birds, nature, conservation and much more….the possibilities are endless.
Young people up to the age of 18 (on 1st September 2024) are eligible to enter. UK Only.
Entries should be submitted by 31st August 2024.
Entries will usually be displayed in the Youth Zone as part of STAMPEX.
Stamps, covers and other philatelic items can be used. For this competition only, it is acceptable to use images of stamps that are not your personal property. The page must have a title, and either captions or a short write up that tells the story. The entries can be either hand-written or prepared using a computer.
A scan of the page should be sent to stampactive@btinternet.com by 31st August 2024. When sending your scan, please include your age as at 1st September 2024 and your full postal address (so that we know where to send any prize).
There will be four age groups – Up to 7; 8-10; 11-14;15-18: – with prizes being awarded (for First, Second, Third) in each age group.
Winners will receive vouchers or philatelic gifts to the value of £25 (1st), £20 (2nd) and £15 (3rd).
The best overall entry will receive a voucher for an additional £25.
The entries will be judged on knowledge of the subject, originality and presentation.
Only one entry per person is allowed. UK entrants only.
Winners will be announced in the philatelic press and on the Stamp Active Website www.stampactive.co.uk
The Entries will be also be on display as part of Stampex.
If you are unable to scan your entry, it can be posted to: Stamp Active Network, 3 Longfellow Road, Banbury, OX16 9LB. Entries will only be returned if you send a stamp-addressed envelope, correctly stamped. The entrant’s full name and address (home or school) should be on the back of the page, also their age on 1st September 2024). Entries should be on good quality paper (A4) or a similar size album page.
The Stamp Active Competition
Entries can now be prepared ready for the 2024 Stamp Active Competition.
THE STAMP ACTIVE COMPETITION, sponsored by the Great Britain Philatelic Society, was introduced in 1998 in the national competitions to encourage new entrants. The equivalent of an “Open” class, it allows a minimum of four pages (rather than sixteen for the British Youth Stamp Championships) but can then be increased to up to 24 pages. It is judged on presentation and originality (not FIP rules). Medals are awarded in the same way as other competitions for every entry. There is a prize of £50 voucher for the winner in each class (minimum of three entries) to be used for philatelic items. Additional Special prizes will be awarded at the discretion of the judges. This is a great way for young collectors to start their journey in stamp competitions. The best overall entry receives an additional £50.
Entry forms for this competition should be submitted by 31st May 2024 and the completed exhibit received by 30th June 2024. The winning entries will be displayed at the York Stamp Fair on 19th and 20th July as part of the national stamp competitions.
Click here for a copy of the Stamp Active Competition Rules.
Click here for a copy of the Entry Form.
Click here for a copy of the Group Entry Form.
British Youth Championships
Entries can now be prepared for this competition.
Exhibits that achieve a Large Silver Medal in this competition will be eligible for entering competitions at international level.
The British Youth Stamp Championships, sponsored by the Great Britain Philatelic Society, are organised by Stamp Active Network as part of the National Competitions. The Championships are open to all young collectors up to the age of 21 normally resident in the United Kingdom.
The best overall entry receives a prize of a £100 voucher to be used for philatelic items and each age group winner receives £25. (minimum of three entries).
Special prizes will be awarded at the discretion of the judges.
Entry forms for this competition should be submitted by 31st May 2024 and the completed exhibit received by 30th June 2024. All the entries will be displayed at the York Stamp Fair on 19th and 20th July as part of the national stamp competitions.
International Youth Qualification Levels
For exhibits in the Youth Class at FEPA or FIP International Exhibitions, the qualification for Age Group A (10 to 15 years) is a national 70 points, and for Age Groups B (16 to 18 years) and C (19 to 21 years), a national 75 points. A Youth exhibit having obtained a FIP Large Vermeil or higher award with an entry of five frames in Age Group C shall qualify to exhibit in the senior class.
Championships Entry Form (PDF file)
Championships Rules (PDF file)
