Sunshine Coast Wootha Prize Application Form 2025

Sunshine Coast Wootha Prize 2025

Proudly sponsored by Sunshine Coast Council and hosted by Barung Landcare, the Sunshine Coast Wootha Prize is the feature exhibition at the Maleny Wood Expo.

The Sunshine Coast Wootha Prize is a highly competitive and prestigious woodworking competition, inviting submissions of works under three main catagories:
- Furniture
- Sculpture
- Tiny Treasures
These categories will be eligible to be considered for prize money under their respective categories, as well as the overall $10,000 Sunshine Coast Wootha Prize.

Application Categories

You may submit a maximum of 2 entries:
- 1 entry into Tiny Treasures
- 1 entry into either Furniture or Sculpture
Each entry requires a separate entry form and payment of the $35 entry fee.

Entry fee

There is a non-refundable entry fee of $35 per entry (plus 90c card processing fee) under all categories. The entry fee does not include entry into the Maleny Wood Expo.

Theme

'Whimsy in Wood'

The 2025 Sunshine Coast Wootha Prize is ‘Whimsy in Wood’ where creativity knows no bounds!

Inviting inspired entries that captivate and delight, and celebrate the spirit of imagination and playfulness under any of the eligible categories.

Join us as we journey into endless possibilities, where each piece tells a unique story and sparks joy, awe and wonder in every admirer.

From intricate carvings to fantastical furniture and tantalising Tiny Treasures, let your inner whimsy shine through in ways that transcend the ordinary, and spark inspiration.

Closing date

All entries must be received by midnight Friday March 8, 2025.

Entrants need to have all information provided with their application, there will be no follow-ups to confirm any gaps.

If information is not provided as per the application and Sunshine Coast Wootha Prize Guidelines, entrants will be jeopardising their entry proceeding to selection.

The Sunshine Coast Wootha Prize Guidelines and more information can be found at: www.malenywoodexpo.com/wootha-prize
How did you hear about the Sunshine Coast Wootha Prize?

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Details of Competition Piece
Please submit a seperate application form for each entry.

Please complete ALL sections following the Sunshine Coast Wootha Prize Application Guidelines.
Title of entry :*
Entry category*

FurnitureSculptureTiny Treasures
Month and year made :*

Dimensions of your piece (mm)

	Length	Width	Height
Size

Materials Used
Clearly define the source of the timbers used in your work. Simply stating “sustainably sourced” is not sufficient.

Wood artisans entering the Sunshine Coast Wootha Prize are required to work in sustainably harvested native, weed or recycled timbers, and may incorporate other media.

Sustainably harvested timbers are obtained through methods that prioritise the preservation and regeneration of forest ecosystems. This involves practices like selective logging, tree replanting, biodiversity conservation, indigenous rights protection and mitigation of environmental harm such as deforestation, soil erosion and habitat destruction.

Please tell us about where your timber was sourced. This will be promoted on your exhibition label if you are successful as a finalist.

Pieces must comply with the Maleny Wood Expo Timber Use Policy.

If you are unsure if your piece meets the requirements, pleas contact the Wootha Prize Coordinator at woothaprize@malenywoodexpo.com
Timber used and source :*

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Other materials used :*

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About your entry
Description of the work :*

Statement of what the work will look like and precise expression of idea and how the work relates to the competition theme0/200
Artist statement :*

This may be used for promotional purposes and on the display should your work be accepted 0/200
Drawings OR photos of competition entry and previous work. Please attach these as a single PDF.*

Completed work or work-in-progress images/drawings
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Application Checklist
I confirm:*

I have read through the Sunshine Coast Wootha Prize Application GuidelinesMy entry adheres to the sizing guidelinesMy timber adheres to the sustainability requirementsI have included the required images in a pdf documentI understand my work is to include a 20% commission and GSTI have considered the theme carefully in my submissionI understand that the judges decision is finalI understand my application fee is non-refundable
Payment

My Products*

Sunshine Coast Wootha Prize Entry FeeNon-refundable $35 application fee plus 90c card processing fee.

$35.90AUD

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$0.00AUD

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Sunshine Coast Wootha Prize 2025

Application Categories

Entry fee

Theme

Closing date

Details of Competition Piece

Materials Used

About your entry

Application Checklist