Day care centres, kindergartens and primary schools across the Whitsundays are being encouraged to get creative and eco-friendly in the 2025 Sustainable Sculpture Competition. Following the resounding success of last year’s event, organisers are excited to see what this year’s budding artists will produce.
The competition challenges children to transform recyclable and repurposed materials into sculptures, offering a hands-on way to learn about sustainability. From plastic bottles to newspapers and cardboard, students are encouraged to see waste in a new light — turning it into imaginative artworks that teach the importance of reducing, reusing, and recycling. By repurposing everyday materials, participants help keep items out of landfill and reduce greenhouse gas emissions — all while flexing their creative muscles.
This Year’s Theme
The 2025 theme invites participants to draw inspiration from either a favourite nursery rhyme or a local Whitsunday landmark. It’s a chance for children to combine creativity with environmental awareness, producing artworks that are both fun and meaningful.
Age Categories
The competition is open to three groups:
Early Years (0–5)
Prep – Year 2
Years 3–6
Each class or centre can submit one sculpture only, ensuring that every entry reflects a collective effort.
Judging and Prizes
All entries must be dropped off at local libraries between 27 October and 7 November. Residents can vote for their favourite sculptures in the People’s Choice Award, either online via the Your Say Whitsundays portal or in person at the library.
The three People’s Choice winners will then be blind-judged by Mayor Ry Collins. The winning class will receive a Proserpine Entertainment Centre gift voucher for each student (up to 30 vouchers), celebrating both their artistic talent and commitment to sustainability.
How to Enter
Register interest by 27 October
Deliver sculptures to your local library between 27 October and 7 November
People’s Choice voting runs 27 October – 7 November
Schools and centres can register via the online Expression of Interest form or email a completed entry form with category and contact details to yoursay@whitsundayrc.qld.gov.au
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With last year’s entries setting a high bar, organisers can’t wait to see this year’s imaginative creations. It’s time for Whitsunday students to get crafty, green, and inspired — and turn trash into treasure!
A lovely sculpture previously made. Photo sourced.
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