ACCT UK Cadet Competition 2026

For this year’s ACCT UK cadet competition, we’re asking ACF cadets to submit a short video showing what being a cadet means to you.
It could be a skill you’ve learned, a challenge you’ve overcome, an achievement you’re proud of, or an experience you’ll never forget.
Tell us the story behind your video in 25 to 100 words.
We’re looking for authentic moments that show the impact the Army Cadet experience has had on you.

We will share the winning entry with our supporters. The winning cadet will receive a limited edition Army Cadets Monopoly set, and runners-up will receive a copy of Army Cadets’ Ambassador Jordan Wylie’s book Future Proof.
We may use all entries in future communications, marketing, fundraising, digital channels, publications, and promotional materials.

Before you start filming, please read the competition rules carefully to make sure your entry is eligible.

Download and follow our social media filming checklist for iPhone or Android to achieve the best video results.

Upload your video and complete the form below to enter.

Deadline to enter: 5pm on Friday 6 November, 2026

Video prompts

“One thing being an Army Cadet has given me”

“A skill I never thought I’d learn”

“My cadet journey in one place” (film yourself in a location that means something to your cadet experience and explain why.)

“What challenges helped me grow”

Add a caption

For your video caption (25 to 100 words), answer one or two of these questions:

What is happening in this video and why is it important to you?

What have you gained from being an Army Cadet?

What would you say to supporters of ACCT UK, the charity that supports ACF cadets and adult volunteers?

Use our filming checklist as a guide

Cadet Competition Entry Form

Your Personal Details

Name(Required)

First Last

Email(Required)

Rank(Required)

ACF County/Battalion/Sector(Required)

I am an ACF cadet in the UK

Yes

ACCT UK will verify this with your Commandant.

Upload your entry

Upload your video entry. Please film video in portrait. Videos must be under 30 seconds long and less than 100MB.

File(Required)

Max. file size: 400 MB.

Caption your video (25 to 100 words)(Required)

Answer one or two of these questions: What is happening in this video and why is it important to you? What have you gained from being an Army Cadet? What would you say to supporters of ACCT UK, the official charity supporting ACF cadets and adult volunteers?

Parent / Guardian's Details

Ask your parent or guardian to use this section to enter their details and complete the consent options below.

Name of Parent / Guardian(Required)

First Last

Email of Parent / Guardian(Required)

Relationship to the cadet named above(Required)

(e.g. mother / father / carer / grandparent etc.)

Cadet Consent Options

Please carefully read the following options and select the choices to indicate how you would be willing to be represented in the media. We will only use the information for which you give consent.

Please check all options you consent to(Required)

Use your video to support ACCT UK fundraising and marketing

Use your video for public media (PR)

Share your name, rank, story and ACF County / Battalion / Sector publicly (not selecting this will keep you anonymous)

Signature of Cadet(Required)

Consent Options

Please carefully read the following options and select the choices to indicate how you would be willing for your cadet to be represented in the media. We will only use the information for which you give consent.

Please check all options you consent to for the cadet in your care(Required)

Use your cadet’s video to support ACCT UK fundraising and marketing

Use your cadet’s video for public media (PR)

Share your cadet’s name, rank, story and ACF County / Battalion / Sector publicly (not selecting this will mean we keep you anonymous)

Parent Consent Agreement

By signing this form, you agree to ACCT UK using your cadet’s details / video / story for marketing and PR purposes. As far as is practicable, we will discuss any publicity opportunities with you in advance, although please understand that media opportunities can come along at short notice. You may revoke your approval in writing at any time that you no longer wish your image or details to be used (email marcomms@acctuk.org). Signing this form does not guarantee that your (or your child’s) details will feature in any publicity, only that, in principle, you agree for them to do so.

Signature of Parent / Guardian(Required)

Cadet Competition Rules

Who can enter

The competition is open to ACF Cadets in the UK (and you must have been a cadet when you filmed the video).

Maximum of ONE video to be entered per cadet.

Entries must be submitted by the cadet named on the entry form.

What to submit

One video (maximum 30 seconds, under 100MB).

Only the entrant may appear in the video.

No other people should be visible or identifiable.

Entries must be accompanied by a short caption of 25 to 100 words explaining the story behind the video.

Content requirements

Entries should show what being a cadet means to you.

Videos should be safe, respectful, and appropriate for all audiences.

Use appropriate language and avoid acronyms, so that your video can be understood by everyone.

The video should be suitable for use as part of marketing materials for future publicity. It must not contain commercial branding or sensitive material.

Cadets must follow all Army Cadet Force policies, safety instructions, and local regulations when creating their entry.

Do not create content in dangerous locations or attempt activities purely for the competition.

Ownership and permissions

Entrants must have recorded the video themselves, or have permission from the videographer to submit it.

By entering, cadets agree that ACCT UK may use the submitted content and caption in future communications, marketing, fundraising, digital channels, publications, and promotional materials.

Authenticity

We want to hear and see genuine cadet experiences.

Entries must be the entrant’s own original work.

Content that has been created, generated, heavily altered, or manipulated using artificial intelligence tools may be disqualified at the judges’ discretion.

ACCT UK reserves the right to request additional information to verify the authenticity of any entry.

Closing date

Entries received after the closing date will not be considered.

Judges’ decision

The judges’ decision is final.