2025 Sustainable Sculpture Competition
Day care centres, kindergartens and primary schools in the Whitsundays are invited to participate in our 2025 Sustainable Sculpture Competition! Last year's competition was a huge success, and we're excited to hold the competition again this year!
Creating sculptures with recyclable materials is a fun and creative way for kids to learn about sustainability and how to reduce, reuse, recycle and repurpose their waste. Reducing and recycling waste not only keeps valuable materials out of landfill, it also benefits the environment by reducing greenhouse gas emissions!
From newspapers to plastic bottles, there are lots of materials you can use to create sustainable sculptures. It's time to think of some creative ways to re-purpose your waste, turn trash into treasure and make some eco-friendly artistic creations!
Competition theme
This year’s theme will be based on your favourite nursery rhyme or your favourite local landmark.
Categories
A - Early Years (0-5)
B - Prep - Year 2
C - Years 3 – 6
Judging
All sculptures must be dropped off at your local library between 27 October and the 7 November.
One People's Choice winner will be awarded in each category. Residents can vote for their favourite sculpture at the library or online via the Your Say Whitsundays portal.
The three People’s Choice winners will then be blind judged by Mayor Ry Collins, with the winning class receiving a Proserpine Entertainment Centre Gift Voucher per student (max 30 vouchers).
Judging criteria
Sculptures must:
- Be made from repurposed or recyclable material.
- Fit this year’s theme: your favourite nursery rhyme or Whitsunday landmark
- Fit within maximum dimensions: 75cm (h), 70cm (w) and 30cm (d)
Only one submission per kindy, centre or class. No individual entries.
Important dates
- Register interest by 27 October
- Drop your class’s creation off to your local library between 27 October to 7 November
- People’s Choice voting is open between 27 October and the 7 November – online or at your local library.
Register
Register your interest via the Expression of Interest form below or download a hard copy entry form and email your school or centre, category and contact details to yoursay@whitsundayrc.qld.gov.au.
2024 winners
Check out the photos of the winning sculptures from last year's competition!
Let's get it sorted, Whitsundays!
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