Voting
A gold coin entry allows the public to vote for the Public Choice and Most Humorous. Voting finishes at 1pm on Sunday 28th January.
Guest Judge
Rebecca Geary.
Geary is an internationally exhibited artist who divides her time between her London and Hokitika studios.
Categories
Grand Winner |
Chosen by the guest judge |
Best sculpture on the beach chosen from ALL category winners
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Public Choice |
Chosen by public vote |
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Most Humorous |
Chosen by public vote |
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Best Student Winner |
Chosen by the guest judge |
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DOC “One Ocean” |
Chosen by guest judge and DOC rep |
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Most Natural |
Chosen by the guest judge |
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Most Avant-garde |
Chosen by the guest judge |
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Most Ambitious | Chosen by the guest judge |
Magical Mahinapua Wilderness Trail Experience for TWO:
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Two Lucky Voter Prizes
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Prizegiving
Prizegiving is at 2pm on Sunday 28th January.
The Overall winner is chosen from the winners of the other prize categories and takes home the Driftwood & Sand trophy. All other prizes are generously donated by West Coast businesses. We encourage our sponsors to offer prizes with a local or environmental theme, such as adventure activities, accommodation and leisure pursuits that celebrate the diversity of this region.
Thanks to all our generous sponsors
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Hokitika Cycles and Sportsworld |
Hana Massage
Okarito hostel
Okarito Nature Tours |
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Thanks also to West Circle, Shining Star, Sunshinz, Clock Tower Café, West Coast Print, Westland Medical Centre, Jade Court Motor Lodge Aneden Motels and the Bella Vista Motel.
In-kind support provided by
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