22nd International Children.s Painting Competition

From an early age, water plays a significant role in the life of every Australian. Organisers of the 22nd International Children's Painting Competition on the Environment are hoping this inherent link inspires young Australians to showcase their creativity.

The competition is organised by Bayer and the United Nations Environmental Program (UNEP). In keeping with the 2013 UN International Year of Water Co-operation, the theme of the competition is 'Water: Source of Life. Where does it come from?"

Format: The paintings should be in A3 or A4 format. On the back of the picture, full name, address, telephone number and, if available, email address of the child (or parent/legal guardian) must be written legibly.

Exceptions: Do not include any words or descriptions in the paintings.
Paintings that show a particular person, an organisation or a brand name will not be accepted.

Paintings that have been shown or accepted in other competitions will not be accepted.

Prizes: The 1st Prize: One entrant - US$2,000 with a fully paid trip for the winner and a chaperone to the Tunza International Children's Conference (date and venue to be confirmed). The winner will also receive a plaque and supplementary prizes
The 2nd Prize: One entrant - US$1,000 with a fully paid trip for the winner and chaperones to the Tunza International Children's Conference. The winner will also receive a plaque and supplementary prizes.
The 3rd Prize: Three entrants - A diploma for each winner.
The 4th Prize: Ten entrants - A diploma for each winner.
The 5th Prize: 35 entrants - A diploma for each winner.
Regional winners: One winner only from each region: Africa; Asia and the Pacific; West Asia; Europe; Latin America and the Caribbean; and North America. US$1000 and fully paid trip for each winner and chaperones to the Tunza International Children's Conference.