Over NZ$100,000 in Prizes

Special Awards: All garments are eligible for the Supreme Award and Special Awards.

Montana Supreme WOW® Award: Awarded to the garment considered by the Judges to be the most exceptional of all entered. Award Winner receives NZ$10,000 plus American Express international travel valued at NZ$10,000 plus Hoglund Art Glass trophy valued at $2,000.

BioPaints Runner Up to the Montana Supreme WOW® Award: Prize: NZ$4,000

WOW® Factor Award: Chosen by Suzie Moncrieff as the most innovative garment with WOW Factor. Prize: NZ$5,000

Booker Spalding First Time Entrant Award: Recognising creativity and innovation in an entry submitted by a first time entrant. Prize: NZ$5,000

Shell Student Design Award: Open to all national and international Tertiary students. Award Winner: NZ$5,000, Runner Up: NZ$1,000

Environment 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: $5,000

WETA Award: Chosen by 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. Winner: $5,000, Runner Up: $1,000

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. Prize: NZ$1000