Children’s Creativity Competition “Standardization and Me” announced in Belarus

The State Committee for Standardization announced the republican competition of children’s creativity “Standardization and I”. The initiative is aimed at education in this area, increasing its prestige and introducing the younger generation to research activities, the correspondent of the Minsk-Novosti agency reports with reference to the press service of the State Standard.

The theme of the contest is “The world of standards through the eyes of children: from life safety to technological leadership”. Students of three age categories are invited to participate: 6-9, 10-12 and 13-16 years. Works are accepted in two categories - information and research projects - in the form of a drawing, poster, layout, video, article or computer presentation. Participation is individual, only one project from the contestant is allowed.

The innovation was the transition to a two-stage system. The first round will be held from October to November in each region, works are accepted until November 1. The second stage will take place from December 2026 to February 2027, where the commission will determine the winners in each nomination and age category. The winners will receive diplomas and prizes.

Detailed conditions are set out in the instructions approved by the resolution of the State Standard of October 7, 2022 No. 97 (as amended on September 4, 2025 No. 111).