2024 are currently being finalized

2023 Prizes are listed below GRAND WINNER ‘Best on the Beach’ chosen by Guest Judge Christian Nicholson from category winners below. Wins the Driftwood & Sand Trophy and $100 cash from Cuff Accountants
Public Choice Public Vote A night for a family at Te Nikau Retreat, Punakaiki Kayak hire family pass at Waka Puna, Punakaiki $100 cash, sponsored by Cuff Accountants	The public want to be hit by the WOW factor, and popular choice will often be something that is highly photogenic and easily recognisable. But, who really knows what will appeal to our discerning voters…?
Most Humorous Public Vote Carve a jade pendant with Bonz 'n' Stonz, Hokitika Stay at the Fire Station Apartments $100 cash, sponsored by Hokitika Cleaning Service	Make them laugh: The voters are looking for anything that puts a smile on their faces. It could be a pun in the title, clever use of materials, or a bit of black humour.
Avant-Garde Award $250 cash, sponsored by Cuff Accountants A kayak trip for two with Okarito Kayaks 3 nights at a bach with Okarito Holiday Houses	The judge is looking for a clever conceptual composition using light, form, colour, and texture. Perhaps it will be artistically abstract and carry a message; or it could be remarkably simple.
Best Student Entry Cruise on Mahinapua Creek with West Coast Scenic Waterways Family pass to the West Coast Treetop Walkway $50 cash, sponsored by Cuff Accountants	Open to all school age children up to 18 years. The judge will be looking for an impressive beach artwork, taking age into account. Note - student entries are eligible for all other categories.
Highly Commended: Meal voucher for Stumpers
Most Natural A night for a family at Arthur’s Pass Alpine Motels Meal voucher for B ealey Hotel	This sculpture will use only what nature has provided on the beach. No foreign fixings and fastenings, no manufactured materials.
Most Ambitious Free bike hire at Hokitika Cycles & Sportsworld A massage with Hana Massage $100 cash, sponsored by Hokitika Cleaning Service	Come up with a sculpture that challenges the laws of physics... the judge wants to see you stretch the boundaries of time, space, and imagination!
One Ocean Prize NZ Geographic (year subscription) sponsored by DOC Two stoneware mugs crafted by Maire Hearty	An artwork depicting any aspect of our precious life-giving oceans. It could include marine plants or animals, or be a simple conservation message.
Judge's Special Award Meal voucher for the Beachfront Hotel	An artwork or artist that has caught the judge's attention.
Special Prizes & Kids' Prizes Blue Penguin Trust Fat Pipi Pizzas Stone Oven Baker Hana Massage The Life Boat The Hokitika Sandwich Company Okarito Sandfly Repellent Hokitika's Regent Theatre Delighted Ice Cream and Dessert Parlour Lucky Voter Prizes Stumpers The National Kiwi Centre Hokitika Koha for Judge The Hokitika Sandwich Company Beachfront Hotel Traditional Jade

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 Te Tai Poutini (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.

2024 are currently being finalized

2023 Prizes are listed below

GRAND WINNER

Public Choice Public Vote

Most Humorous Public Vote

Avant-Garde Award

Best Student Entry

Most Natural

Most Ambitious

One Ocean Prize

Judge's Special Award

Special Prizes & Kids' Prizes

Lucky Voter Prizes

Koha for Judge

Ngā mihi nui to all of our generous sponsors!