WONDERWOOL WALES TOTE BAG DESIGN COMPETITION 2026

Terms & Conditions

1. Eligibility – The competition is open to individuals aged 16 years & older. If aged under
18, the participant must have parental or guardian permission. Participants can be
professional artists, students, hobbyists or members of the public. Employees,
contractors, exhibitors/organisers and immediate family members of the above
mentioned, are not eligible.

2. Design Requirements – Designs must be original, the artist’s own work (not AI
generated), unpublished work and not infringe on any copyrights, trademarks or other
intellectual property rights. The design must include the theme – 20th Anniversary of
Wonderwool Wales, 2006 – 2026 and should be relevant to the content and ethos of the
show. Submissions must be in high-resolution digital format (PDF or JPEG) and suitable
for printing onto a black tote bag – Maxiumum print area 31cm wide x 33cm high.

3. Submission Guidelines – Each participant may submit one design only. Completed
application forms and design files must be submitted by 15th December 2025 via the online submission form. Late or incomplete entries will not be considered.

4. Judging Criteria – Designs will be evaluated based on: Originality and creativity,
relevance to the 20th Anniversary theme, visual impact and practicality for tote bag
printing, and overall design appeal.

5. Winner Selection – The winning design will be selected by a panel of judges chosen by
the Wonderwool team. The winner will be notified via email by 7th January 2026 and announced publicly on our website and social media.

6. Prizes – The winning design will be featured on the official tote bag for the 20th
Anniversary Show. The winner will receive £100 of Wonderwool Gift Vouchers that can be
spent with exhibitors at the Wonderwool Wales 2026 Show, or with our exhibitors online.
No cash alternative will be offered unless explicitly stated.

7. Usage Rights – By entering the competition, participants grant Wonderwool Wales Ltd
the right to use, reproduce and publish the submitted design in marketing materials,
merchandise and promotional activities related to the event. The winning artist will be
credited where possible, but no additional royalties or payments will be made beyond the
stated prize.

8. General Conditions – The organisers reserve the right to reject any submission deemed
inappropriate or not in line with the competition’s goals. The decision of the judges is final
and no correspondence will be entered into. The competition may be modified or
cancelled at the organiser’s discretion.

9. Publicity – The winner agrees to participate in reasonable publicity and agrees to the
use of their name and design in promotional material, online and offline.
10. Data Protection – Participant contact details will be used solely for the purposes of the
competition and not shared with third parties. By submitting an entry, you consent to the
use of your name and submitted artwork in promotional materials, website, merchandise,
social media and press releases.

11. By entering, entrants agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions.