Dreams dictionary: Contest

Dreams dictionary: Interpretation 1
To dream that you enter or are in a Contest shows the need to substantiate yourself as commendable and meriting. In the event that you win the challenge, then it speaks to your fearlessness, pride, and/or vanity. On the off chance that you lose the challenge, then it shows an absence of self-regard. You may not be completely putting forth a concentrated effort to the main job. "
Dreams dictionary: Interpretation 1
To dream that you enter or are in a contest indicates the need to prove yourself as worthy and deserving. If you win the contest, then it represents your self-confidence, pride, and/or conceit. If you lose the contest, then it indicates a lack of self-esteem. You may not be fully applying yourself to the task at hand.