Youth Awards
Each festival features a different theme for students entering the youth awards.
Sculptures may be created using any materials of the student’s choice and may be any size.
Open to all schools or home-schooled students within the Manawatū School District.
Youth not living within the Manawatū School District may enter the adult competitions.
Sculptures should be the children's work, with adult supervision permitted.
2027 theme: Futuristic farm equipment or animals.
Group Youth Awards
Pre-School & Primary School up to year 4 Group Sculpture Award: Prize: $100
Primary School years 5-8 Group Sculpture Award: Prize: $100
Individual Youth Awards
Primary School years 0-4: Prize: $50
Primary School years 5-8: Prize: $50