“Imagine an Electric Future” Drawing Competition

Imagine an Electric Future – Kids’ Drawing Competition

We’re inviting tamariki (ages 5–12) to draw their vision of an electric Hutt, school, or home. Think electric cars and scooters, solar panels, clever wind or water power, and all the bright ideas that come with a fully electrified future.

Key Dates

Opens: 1 September 2025
Closes: 1 October 2025
Winners announced: 4 October 2025 (at the Electrify the Hutt Expo, Hutt Event Centre)

About the competition

The theme is “Imagine an Electric Hutt / School / Home.”
We want to see how kids imagine a fully electrified future: electric transport, renewable energy like solar, wind or water power, and any other electrifying ideas.

Open to children aged 5–12. One entry per child.
Entries should be dropped to the Council Reception drop-off box, 30 Laings Road, Lower Hutt.
Schools are encouraged to submit in bulk. Parents can submit individually if a school isn’t participating.

Label each drawing with:

First & last name
Age
School name
Contact: school (bulk) or parent/caregiver (individual)

How to enter

School submissions (preferred):

Collect entries at your school (Lower Hutt schools) It’s recommended a teacher coordinates this.
Ensure each drawing is clearly labelled.
Deliver all entries together to the Council Reception drop-off box at 30 Laings Road, Lower Hutt.

Individual submissions:

If your child’s school isn’t submitting as a group — or you live outside Lower Hutt — parents/caregivers can submit individually.
Prepare one drawing per child (ages 5–12).
Label it with the required details.
Drop to the Council Reception, 30 Laings Road, Lower Hutt by 1 October 2025.

Prizes

Grand prize (individual): $300 to spend at EVO (e.g. scooter, skateboard or similar). Winner selected by random draw.
School prize (Lower Hutt schools only): $3,000 funding towards a school project. Selected based on the project proposal to spend winnings and percentage of participating students.
Recognition prizes: 15 pool pass prizes for standout artworks — five per age range: 5–6, 7–9, 10–12. Chosen by a judging panel.

Prizes can be collected any time at the Electrify the Hutt Expo on 4 October 2025.
If a recognition prize winner isn’t present, we can post the prize (provided contact details are accurate).

How winners are selected

Individual grand prize: Random draw using an online generator or similar method.
School prize: Based on the number of participating students and the strength of the school’s project proposal to spend winnings. While we would love to see an electric school project, any proposals are welcome. The school simply has to demonstrate they have a plan for the money and can demonstrate how it will be of benefit.
Recognition prizes: Selected by a judging panel for standout artworks across three age groups.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can enter?
Any child aged 5–12 can enter the individual competition. The $3,000 school prize is for Lower Hutt schools only.

How do we submit entries?
Schools are encouraged to collect entries and drop them off in bulk. If your child’s school is not submitting as a group (including if you live outside Lower Hutt), parents/caregivers can submit individually by dropping the artwork to the Council Reception drop-off box at 30 Laings Road, Lower Hutt.

What needs to be on the back of the drawing?
Please include the student’s first & last name, age, school name, and a contact (school contact if submitting via a school, or a parent/caregiver contact if submitting individually). One entry per child.

Do we need to attend the event to win?
Yes, to win the grand prize you have to attend to collect. Recognition awards will be listed at the Electrify the Hutt Expo on 4 October 2025. Prizes can be collected at the event. If a recognition prize winner isn’t present, we can post the prize as long as contact details are provided.

How are prizes selected?
The individual grand prize is drawn at random. The school prize considers both the quality of the proposed project and participation numbers. Fifteen recognition prizes are chosen by a judging panel for standout artworks across age groups.

Electrify the Hutt Expo

A free, family-friendly expo celebrating Lower Hutt’s electric future — with hands-on demos, interactive stalls, and practical tips for switching to electric at home and school.

Explore electric cars, bikes and scooters, learn about solar powered generation, and discover ways to save energy.

Prize announcements and artwork displays throughout the day.
Students can take their artwork home at any point during the day; remaining artwork will be recycled.

Event details:

Date: Saturday 4 October 2025
Time: 8am – 4pm
Where: Hutt Event Centre, 30c Laings Road, Lower Hutt

Detailed Guidance:

For teachers and principles – the school

📢 Attention Lower Hutt Schools – Drawing Competition Opportunity!

Electrify the Hutt 2025 invites your students (ages 5–12) to take part in the “Imagine an Electric Future” Drawing Competition as part of the Electrify the Hutt Expo. This is a great chance to spark conversations about sustainability, creativity, and the future of clean energy — and your school could win funding towards a project.

🏫 Why get involved?

$3,000 School Prize – awarded to one Lower Hutt school based on the number of participating students and the quality of the school’s project proposal.
Student prizes – including a $300 EVO Cycles voucher and 15 recognition prizes (pool passes).
A chance for your students to engage with future-focused learning in a fun, creative way.

✏️ Competition details

Theme: “Imagine an Electric Hutt / School / Home” – how would life look in a fully electrified world?
Ages: 5–12 years
Opens: 1st September | Closes: 1 October
Submission: Collect all entries at your school and drop them off in bulk at the Council reception (30 Laings Road, Lower Hutt).

🖍 Each drawing must include:

Student’s full name and age
School name
A school contact person (email/phone)

🏆 Prize-giving

Winners will be announced at the Electrify the Hutt Expo on Saturday 4th October 2025 at the Lower Hutt Town hall (Prizes can be collected any time, event runs until 4pm). Students can collect their artwork after the event.

👉 Encourage your students to take part and showcase their vision of an electric future. The more entries your school submits, the greater your chance of winning the $3,000 school prize

For Parents - Your Children

⚡🎉 Parents – Bring the Kids to Electrify the Hutt! 🎨

Looking for a fun family day out? Join us at the Electrify the Hutt Expo on Saturday 4th October 2025 at the Lower Hutt Town Hall

This free community event is all about exploring a cleaner, electric future for our homes, schools, and city. You’ll get the chance to:

Check out electric cars, bikes, and scooters 🚗⚡
Learn about solar, wind, and other renewable energy 🌞💨
Discover practical ways to save energy at home 🏡
Enjoy interactive stalls, demos, and activities for the whole family 🎪

And of course — celebrate the winners of the kids "Imagine an Electric Future" Drawing Competition! 🖍

🎁 Competition prizes include:

$300 EVO Cycles voucher for one lucky child
$3,000 school prize for a Lower Hutt school
15 pool pass prizes for standout artworks

📅 Event details

When: Saturday 4th October 2025
Where: Lower Hutt Town hall
Time: All day until 4pm (competition prizes can be collect anytime at the expo, attend to find out who won)

👉 Why come along?
Because the prizes can be collected at the event! Plus, it’s a chance to explore hands-on exhibits, get inspired about sustainable living while your kids are entertained at the kids zone, and support the creativity of our local tamariki.

Bring the whānau, enjoy the expo, and discover what an electric future could look like for Lower Hutt.

Plus, it’s a chance for your child to proudly show you their art work displayed at the event. (kids can take their art home on the day).

For the General Public and People from Outside Lower Hutt

🎨⚡ Parents – Your Child Can Enter the “Imagine an Electric Future” Drawing Competition!

Do you have a young artist at home aged 5–12? Encourage them to enter "Imagine an Electric Future" Drawing Competition.

Kids are invited to draw their vision of an electric future — whether it’s a home, school, or city powered by clean energy. Think electric cars, scooters, toys, solar panels, or even new inventions powered by electricity!

🖍 How to Enter (for individual submissions)

If your child’s school is not Lower Hutt based, or submitting entries as a group, you can enter directly:

Create a drawing (1 entry per child).
Clearly label with:
- Child’s name (first & last)
- Age
- School name
- Parent/caregiver contact details
Drop off or post the entry at the Council Reception, 30 Laings Road, Lower Hutt before 1 October 2025.

🎁 Prizes to be won!

$300 EVO Cycles voucher for one lucky child
15 recognition prizes (pool passes) for standout artworks

📅 Winners will be announced at the Electrify the Hutt Expo on Saturday 4th October 2025 at the Lower Hutt Town Hall (event runs until 4pm).

👉 If you’re from outside Lower Hutt — your child is still welcome to enter! While the $3,000 school prize is for Lower Hutt schools only, all individual students (ages 5–12) are eligible for the main and recognition prizes.

✨ Unleash your child’s imagination and be part of our celebration of a cleaner, electric future!