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2008 Special Awards



To view the 2007 Montana WOW Awards Show Winners please visit http://www.worldofwearableart.com/winners.html

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.

Runner Up to the Montana Supreme WOW® Award:


Prize: NZ$4,000

MainPower 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

HP Planet Award:


This award is for the designer who, like HP, demonstrates a commitment to thinking about the environment at the start of their design process. This award goes to the designer who creates the best garment using recycled materials.
Winner: $5,000
Runner Up: $1,000

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



Designer Benefits


WOW® offers the opportunity for designers to experiment with materials and new methods, to push boundaries and think outside the square without commercial expectations or the limits of everyday fashion.

Highlighted on the benefits page are some of the key benefits in entering the Montana WOW® Awards Show:

>>Click here for designer benefits