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The Ocean Champion Challenge is not running in 2025, but we encourage everyone to continue advocating for the ocean!

Challenge Categories

Submitting a nomination is easy and helps us to celebrate and encourage efforts to look after our moana.

Creators advocate for the ocean through their art. Entries include an image of your ocean-inspired artwork along with a short explanation of the meaning or story behind its creation.

Investigators contribute observations or collect data related to our marine environment. Entries include a description of the contributions and how they help us understand our marine environment.

Narrators share insight into any type of action aimed at positively impacting our ocean. Entries include a short video or written piece which communicates how the individual or group is contributing to ocean education, conservation, or awareness. 

Prizegiving

We do our best to award these generously donated prizes based on merit.

The $500 cash prize is awarded by the New Zealand Coastal Society, who have been sponsoring this award since 2014. Thank you to all our Sponsors & Supporters for making it possible for us to recognise outstanding efforts.