Prizes & Sponsors

Big Thanks to Our Premiere Sponsors and Partners

We’d like to extend our sincere thanks to our premiere sponsor and partners for making this competition and exhibition possible. A special shout-out to OPERA (Otago Peninsula Eco Restoration Alliance) for their ongoing support. OPERA is a private eco-reserve dedicated to conservation, restoration, and education, making a real difference on the Otago Peninsula.

We also appreciate the support of Wild Dunedin - NZ Festival of Nature, Canon New Zealand, and Jonathan's Photo Warehouse for their fantastic prizes. And of course, a big thanks to our media partners, The Breeze and Otago Daily Times, for their continued collaboration.

We are grateful for your support in making this regional competition something special.

So, what are you waiting for? ENTER NOW!

Tūhura Photographer of the Year Award
A $300 Jonathan’s Photo Warehouse voucher and $1500 Canon Gift Voucher redeemable from Jonathan's Photo Warehouse.
This prize was generously donated by Canon New Zealand.

Tūhura Youth Photographer of the Year Award
$300 voucher from Jonathan’s Photo Warehouse

First-Time Entrant Winner
$250 voucher from Jonathan’s Photo Warehouse

People’s Choice Winner
$100 voucher from Jonathan’s Photo Warehouse

Wildlife Category Adult Winner
$300 cash prize generously donated by The OPERA

Wildlife Category Adult Highly Commended (x2)
$50 voucher from Jonathan’s Photo Warehouse

Wildlife Category Youth Winner
$300 cash prize generously donated by The OPERA

Wildlife Category Youth Highly Commended (x2)
$50 voucher from Jonathan’s Photo Warehouse

Botanical Category Adult Winner
$300 cash prize generously donated by The OPERA

Botanical Category Adult Highly Commended (x2)
$50 voucher from Jonathan’s Photo Warehouse

Botanical Category Youth Winner
$300 cash prize generously donated by The OPERA

Botanical Category Youth Highly Commended (x2)
$50 voucher from Jonathan’s Photo Warehouse

Landscape Category Winner
$300 cash prize generously donated by The OPERA

Landscape Category Highly Commended (x2)
$50 voucher from Jonathan’s Photo Warehouse

Pop-up "Natural abstract" Category Winner
$300 cash prize generously donated by The OPERA

Pop-up "Natural abstract" Category Highly Commended (x2)
$50 voucher from Jonathan’s Photo Warehouse

Tūhura School Photography Prize
Tūhura Science Centre Child Passes for your whole class + Annual Pass for the winning child

All entrants in primary school are automatically considered when they submit a photograph to one or more of the four categories.
Please specify your school in your submission.