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SECTION PRIZES
Each section* has NZ$9,700 worth of prize money: Section Winner NZ$6,000**, Runner Up NZ$2,500, Commended NZ$1,200
In addition all selected garments are eligible for the Supreme Award and Special Awards.
* With the exception of Bizarre Bra. Winner $4000, Runner Up $15,00, Commended $750
**Denotes an acquisition prize
SUPREME AWARDS
Brancott Estate Supreme WOW® Award:
Awarded to the designer with the garment considered by the judges to be the most exceptional overall.
Award Winner receives NZ$12,500* plus American Express international travel valued at NZ$10,000
Runner Up to the Supreme WOW® Award:
Prize: NZ$6,000*
SPECIAL AWARDS
WOW® Factor Award:
Chosen by Suzie Moncrieff as the most innovative garment with the ‘WOW®' Factor. Winner: NZ$5,000* Runner Up: NZ$1,000
Shell Sustainability Award:
This award is for the designer who is concerned about protecting the environment and uses materials that would otherwise be discarded. At least 85% of the garment must be made from recycled materials. Winner: NZ$5,000* Runner Up: NZ$1,000
Booker Spalding First Time Entrant Award:
Recognising creativity and innovation in an entry submitted by a first time entrant. Winner: NZ$5,000* Runner Up: NZ$1,000
Shell Student Innovation Award:
Open to all national and international tertiary students. Winner: NZ$5,000* Runner Up: NZ$1,000
WETA Award:
Chosen by Sir Richard Taylor of Weta Workshop, this is awarded to the garment that best crosses the boundaries of film
and WearableArt. Winner: $5,000* Runner Up: $1,000
Wellington International Award:
Acknowledging the creativity and excellence of international designers, this award goes to the best international entry. The winning designer also receives a prize to travel to NZ when their next entry is selected for the Awards.** Winner: $5,000*
Runner Up: $1,000 **conditions apply
The Dominion Post People's Choice Award: During the WOW® season the audience has the chance to vote on their favourite garment. This Award is announced in the week following the final performance. Winner: NZ$1,000
Mainfreight Packing Award:
Chosen by the WOW® Wardrobe team and awarded to the designer who has best packed and sent their garment considering transportation and storage as part of the overall design process. The designer would have thought about minimising space & freighting costs, storage backstage, repeated transportation of the garment and keeping the garment safe and secure whilst maintaining its ‘WOW® factor' on stage. Consider whether the garment can be deconstructed in any way for packing and easily reassembled to achieve the above. Winner: NZ$1,000
 
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