KAMPALA, Uganda — Toyota’s esteemed Dream Car Art Contest has returned to Uganda for its 18th edition, inviting children under 15 to unleash their creativity and envision the future of mobility.
Launched in 2004, the global initiative has garnered approximately 9.4 million entries from 144 countries. This year’s contest aims to inspire Uganda’s young minds to dream big, with exciting prizes awaiting national and global winners.
“Dreams cannot be limited,” said Isaac Tegule, Marketing Manager at CFAO Mobility. “For children, dreaming is an act of courage, giving them the imaginary leap of faith they need as they begin thinking about their future.”
The contest is divided into three age categories: 7 years old or under, 8-11 years old, and 12-15 years old. National winners will receive UGX 2 million for school fees, a significant incentive for Uganda’s young artists. Moreover, the top three entries from each category will represent Uganda in the World Contest, competing against talented young artists from around the globe.
The global contest has attracted remarkable artwork in previous years. Last year’s winners included Daniela Smausova from the Czech Republic for “Our Flying Car” and Warisara Samrit from Thailand for “Lunch Car for Children.” The contest also recognized Ichika Kojima from Japan for “A car that relies on photosynthesis,” which won the “Let’s Change the Future of Cars” Award.
Submissions for the Uganda national contest will be accepted until February 21, 2025. Artwork can be submitted electronically via email to [email protected] or hand-delivered to CFAO Mobility branches across the country, including locations in Kampala, Gulu, Mbale, and Buliisa.
The winners of the top three artworks from each category win exciting prizes like school fees and enter in the World Contest as representatives of Uganda, where they will have the chance to compete against dreamers from around the globe. In each category, the World Contest winners will walk away with USD 5,000 for themselves and USD 10,000 for their school while the 6 best finalists per category will each be awarded 3,000 USD.
“This contest is about much more than just art; it’s about building strong, lasting connections with our communities and customers,” Tegule explained. “We hope to inspire the next generation—our children, who are the future of society—to develop an interest in cars and the Toyota brand, fostering meaningful ties with them from an early age.”
