Terms and Conditions – International Water Day Poster Competition

1. Eligibility

The competition is open to students aged 10 to 12 years in the South Waikato District.
Entries must be completed as a group project, with a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 4 participants per team.

2. Competition Period

3. Theme

Wai Ora – Protecting Our Water for Future Generations

Posters should reflect the importance of water and how we can protect it for the future.

4. Entry Requirements

Posters must follow the competition criteria (attached separately).
Entries must be original and created entirely by the participants. No plagiarism or AI-generated content.
Each entry must include the team name, names of team members, and school year on the back.

5. Submission Guidelines

Posters must be submitted by email to sheshant.kumar@southwaikato.govt.nz or delivered to a Council Customer Service Centre by 14 March 2025.
Only one entry per team is allowed.

6. Judging Criteria

Posters will be judged on:

Relevance to the theme – how well it connects to Wai Ora – Protecting Our Water for Future Generations.
Creativity and originality – fresh, engaging ideas.
Message clarity – how clear and easy to understand the message is.
Visual impact – overall look and appeal of the poster.

7. Prizes

Winners will receive one of the following prizes:
JB Hi-Fi Gift Cards
Water Bottles
Stationery Packs
Hot Chocolates

Prizes will be awarded to the top entries, and the decision of the judges is final.
Winners will be announced on 21 March 2025 at the World Water Day celebration at the Council.
Winning students will be contacted directly.

8. Permissions and Rights

By entering, participants agree that their artwork may be displayed, shared online, or used in South Waikato District Council publications.
The South Waikato District Council reserves the right to disqualify any entries that do not follow the rules.

9. More Information

For more details, please contact:
Sheshant Kumar
027 299 9280
sheshant.kumar@southwaikato.govt.nz

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