Presented by Firefly Bay and Basin in partnership with Sanctuary Point Community Pride Inc.
Calling all young artists aged 5–18 in the Bay and Basin! It’s time to grab your pens, paints, tablets and imaginations – the Spring into Sanctuary Point Poster Competition is back for 2025, and this year’s theme is all about connection, colour and community: Bloom Together.
What Does “Bloom Together” Mean?
Bloom Together is a celebration of community, creativity, and growth. Just like flowers thrive when planted side by side, people flourish when they collaborate, support, and grow together. Through your poster, show us how you see our neighbourhood blooming — together!
Prizes
- Overall Winner – $100 Visa Gift Card
- Highly Commended Primary School (6 to 11 years) – $50 Visa Gift Card
- Highly Commended High School (12–18 years) – $50 Visa Gift Card
- People’s Choice Award – $50 Visa Gift Card
Winners will be announced on Friday, 29 August 2025, and prizes will be presented at the Spring into Sanctuary Point Fair on Saturday, 18 October 2025, at 9:30 am.
Poster Guidelines
- Size: A3 (29.7 x 42 cm)
- Resolution: 300 DPI / 3508 x 4961 pixels
- Format: PDF or high-resolution JPG
- Orientation: Portrait
All posters must include:
- Event name: Spring into Sanctuary Point Fair
- Date: Saturday 18 October 2025
- Time: 9 am to 1 pm
- Location: Francis Ryan Reserve, Sanctuary Point
- Logos: Sanctuary Point Community Pride, Firefly Bay and Basin, Shoalhaven City Council
If you forget a logo, we can add it before printing.
Download the Poster Toolkit
Need help getting started? We’ve got a Poster Toolkit just for you!
📥 Download the Bloom Together Poster Toolkit
Includes:
- A theme brief
- Poster specifications
- Design tips
- Logo files
- Example posters
- Submission checklist
Submit Your Poster
Submit your design using this form by 5:00 pm on Friday, 1 August 2024
Your information will be shared only with Firefly Bay and Basin and Sanctuary Point Community Pride for competition purposes and will not be shared with third parties.
Poster Judging
All entries will be judged fairly by a panel made up of Firefly Bay and Basin staff and the Sanctuary Point Community Pride Committee.
Judging criteria include:
- Creativity and originality
- Adherence to the Bloom Together theme
- Visual appeal and accessibility
- Effectiveness in promoting community connection and event information
The panel will evaluate entries independently and then discuss their insights before selecting winners by consensus. This process ensures fairness, impartiality, and respect for each young designer’s voice and vision.
People’s Choice Award
Every entry will be featured in a Facebook Album on the Sanctuary Point Community Pride page from 8 August to 15 August 2025. The public will be invited to vote for their favourite by liking or reacting to the post.
- Voting opens: Friday, 8 August
- Voting closes: Friday, 15 September at 5:00 pm
- The design with the most reactions wins the People’s Choice Award
- Winners announced: 29 August on both Firefly and SPCP’s Facebook pages.
SPCP and Firefly will promote voting throughout the week, so encourage your friends and family to support your design!
The Fine Print
Consent for Use:
By submitting a poster, you grant Firefly Bay and Basin and Sanctuary Point Community Pride permission to use your design for promotional purposes. This may include social media, marketing, or public display. Posters may be resized and edited to meet the requirements of Sanctuary Point Community Pride.
Feedback:
While we don’t have a formal feedback process, we’d love to hear your thoughts! Email your feedback or questions to: info@fireflybayandbasin.com
Disclaimer:
Firefly and SPCP are not responsible for technical issues, miscommunications, or disputes over eligibility. We reserve the right to adjust competition details if needed, and any changes will be shared via our website and social media.
Thank You!
Thank you for helping us bring the spirit of Bloom Together to life! Whether you’re entering or voting, you’re helping to grow a more connected and creative community — and we’re grateful.
We can’t wait to see your brilliant designs!