Celebrating SG60 with Your Stories!

The National Storytelling Championship NSC - Singapore 2025, organized by ACEnovation is a prestigious event held for the very first time that celebrates the art of storytelling across Singapore. This unique competition invites participants of various ages ( 6 categories - Ages 3+ to 103+)to showcase their storytelling skills, fostering creativity, communication, and connection through narratives. Contestants present original stories or adaptations of 2 minutes duration through a video which is updated on the website. This is judged by a panel of judges from around the world, who evaluate performances based on criteria like choice of story, creativity, voice modulation, gestures, body language, use of props, confidence, engagement, and presentation style. The championship not only highlights the importance of storytelling in culture but also encourages individuals to express themselves and share their diverse experiences through captivating tales.

To participate, individuals must meet the following criteria:

• 👉 They must be 3+ years of age or older as on 1st January 2026.Participants may be asked to submit proof of age at any point during the competition to verify eligibility.
• 👉 They must not have any criminal convictions or be under any legal restrictions that prevent their participation.
• 👉 They must not be bound by any contract or arrangement that prohibits their involvement in the competition.
• 👉 They must be a citizen of Singapore, a Person of Singapore Origin (PIO), an Overseas Citizen of Singapore (OCI), or hold a valid Singapore visa (excluding tourist or diplomatic visas) permitting them to study, perform and work in Singapore.
• 👉 Employees, representatives, or immediate family members of the Organiser or any associated agencies are not eligible to participate. For the purpose of this competition, 'immediate family members' include parents, siblings, spouse, and children.

Early bird discounts may be available during the initial registration period.

• 👉 Register on the website & Pay a fee.
• 👉 Attend Free workshop
• 👉Prepare story, Upload video of a 2 minute story in any language in MP4 format in website.
• 👉Wait for results.
• 👉Top 10 in each category go to Finals. Online. Live.
• 👉 Grand Finale - prize giving ceremony at _____

Yes, there is a registration fee of SG 25.00 per entry.

Every participant will fall under their respective age category. ( Proof of Age to be submitted when asked.)

It is an online competition. The prize giving ceremony - the grand finale is offline at ______

No, participants do not have to be based in Singapore. Individuals of Singapore origin residing outside Singapore can participate if they meet the eligibility criteria.

Participants will receive updates and important announcements through email to keep them informed about their progress in the competition and to he notified about any relevant deadlines or events. Participants are suggested to visit the official website for any official announcements.

Yes, participants can reach out for assistance or clarification via admin@acenovation.com or give us a call on +65 80564342. The support team is available to help with any inquiries regarding registration, competition rules, or other concerns.

No, once a participant has registered for the competition, they cannot withdraw their entry. Additionally, the registration fee is non-refundable under any circumstances.

Winners of the champiobship will receive

• ⭐ recognition
• ⭐prestigious awards
• ⭐surprise prizes
• ⭐monetary prizes.
• ⭐Certificates of Merit
• ⭐Storytelling opportunities world wide
• ⭐An free Intemediary certificate course on storytelling.
• ⭐A straight entry into the semi - finals of the world storytelling championships for the top three winners of each category.
• ⭐ Many more exciting prizes.

The Total cash prize pool for all winners is upto $_____, with individual category winners receiving their share of the rewards. Detailed prize information will be announced soon on the official website.

Yes, finalists are expected to attend the grand finale event, where they will receive their awards in person at the _______. Selected candidates will receive information about the event through email.

Organizations or individuals interested in sponsoring the competition can reach out via admin@acenovation.com for information on sponsorship opportunities partnerships and MOUs.

Once you successfully submit your entry, you will receive a confirmation message via email. If you do not receive a confirmation within a reasonable timeframe, please contact the support team for assistance at +65 80564342

No, once an entry has been submitted, it cannot be edited or resubmitted. Ensure that all details are correct before finalizing your submission.