There are two categories – General Category & Additional Needs Category within each age group. The following age groups apply in each category:

Age limit applying as at December 31st 2023

• 7 years and under
• 8 – 10 years inclusive
• 11 – 13 years inclusive
• 14 – 17 years inclusive

Proof of year of birth may be requested by the credit union.

The Additional Needs Category allows participants with a physical or intellectual disability to be actively encouraged by their teachers to submit entries in free expression painting or drawing, without the restrictions of the competition’s official theme (should they so wish). There is a separate section for group entries in the Additional Needs Category only, where they will need to tick the box if submitting a group entry.

Entries will require the signature of a teacher or facilitator or guardian to declare the work is the unaided effort of the entrants. Entrants will need to tick a box to declare the work is their unaided effort or the unaided effort of the entrants.

If less than five entries are received in any one category, credit unions have the option not to judge that category.

Winners at a national level may be used in the Credit union 2024 calendar with all national prize winners listed on the inside cover.