“Name the Biggest Little Penguin” Competition – Terms and Conditions 

1. Promoter 

This competition is organised by Phillip Island Nature Parks (ABN 88 940 950 118) of Victoria, Australia (the Promoter). 

2. Eligibility 

• Entry is open to individuals worldwide, except where prohibited by local law. 
• Entrants under 18 years of age must have parent or legal guardian consent, which must be provided at the time of entry by checking the consent box on the entry form. 
• Employees of the Promoter and their immediate family members are not eligible to enter. 
• The Promoter reserves the right to verify eligibility at any time. 

3. Entry Period 

• Opens: 23 June 2026 at 9:00 am (AEST) 
• Closes: 6 July 2026 at 11:59 pm (AEST) 

Entries received outside this period will not be accepted. 

4. How to Enter 

Visit the designated competition webpage and complete the online entry form. 
Submit an answer (25 words or fewer) to the competition question: “Why is your name perfect for the biggest little penguin?” 
One entry per person. Multiple entries from the same person may be disqualified 
Entries must be original and must not infringe the rights of any third party. 

5. Judging (Game of Skill) 

• This is a game of skill. Chance plays no part in determining the winners. 
• Entries will be judged by an internal panel based on creativity and originality. 
• Judging will take place after the competition closes. 
• Five (5) finalists will be selected and notified by 13 July 2026 via email. 
• The judges’ decision is final, and no correspondence will be entered into. 

6. Public Voting Stage 

• The five shortlisted entries will be published for a public vote between 14 July 2026 and 20 July 2026. 
• You can vote more than once, however automated, bulk or otherwise fraudulent voting will result in disqualification of the relevant votes. 
• The Promoter reserves the right to disqualify any votes it reasonably believes are fraudulent or in breach of these Terms. 
• The entry receiving the highest number of valid votes will be declared the winner. 
• In the event of a tied vote, the judging panel will cast a deciding vote, and their decision will be final. 
• The final winning name will be announced within one week of voting closing. 
• The Promoter reserves the right not to adopt the winning name if it conflicts with naming guidelines or other operational considerations, in which case the next highest-voted entry may be selected.

7. Prizes 

7.1 Finalist Prizes (All Five Finalists – Domestic and International) 
Each of the five shortlisted finalists will receive a prize pack including: 

• An official Phillip Island Nature Parks plush penguin toy 
• A Phillip Island Nature Parks – Penguin Parade hoodie 
• A Penguin Foundation Adoption Pack 

7.2 Grand Prize – Winner’s Choice 
The overall winner, regardless of location, will choose one of the following two grand prize options: 

Option A – On-Site Experience (recommended for Australian residents) 

• A Three (3)-Park Pass to Phillip Island Nature Parks, providing entry to the Penguin Parade, Koala Conservation Reserve and Churchill Island Heritage Farm, for the winner and their family 
  
  • This pass includes a Penguin Plus premium viewing experience at the Penguin Parade 
• A VIP on-site experience hosted by the Phillip Island Nature Parks team 

Option B – Virtual Experience (recommended for international winners or those unable to travel) 

• An exclusive live virtual talk hosted by the Phillip Island Nature Parks team – a private video session with a team member, providing an intimate viewing of the Penguin Parade with a live guide. 

7.3 Important note regarding timing: The live virtual experience will be scheduled to align with sunset at Phillip Island, Victoria, Australia., as this is integral to the penguin viewing experience.  The session time is fixed and cannot be adjusted to accommodate other time zones. It is the winner’s responsibility to ensure they are available at the scheduled time. No alternative times will be offered. 
7.4 Option B is available to all winners regardless of location. Option A is only redeemable within Australia. 

7.5 Naming Honour (Both Options) 

Regardless of which grand prize option is selected, the winner will also receive: 

• The naming honour – the Phillip Island Nature Parks mascot will be officially named after the winner entry 
• A personalised certificate of naming 
• An official letter from Phillip Island Nature Parks 
• Note: This competition involves the naming of a mascot. There is no live penguin associated with the naming prize. 

7.6 General Prize Conditions 
All prizes:  

• Are not transferable, exchangeable or redeemable for cash 
• May vary depending on availability; the Promoter reserves the right to substitute any item with one of equal or greater value 
• Will be dispatched or arranged within 28 days of the winner being confirmed 

Tickets and passes included in any prize: 

• Cover entry costs only 
• Do not include transport, accommodation, meals, or any other associated costs, which remain the sole responsibility of the winner 

International winners: 

• Are responsible for any applicable taxes, duties, or customs charges in their country 
• Must ensure the prize can be legally received in their jurisdiction. 
• If a winner cannot be contacted via email within 10 days of notification, the Promoter may select an alternative winner.

8. Intellectual Property 

• By entering, entrants grant the Promoter a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, perpetual licence to use, reproduce, publish, and display their entry for promotional and marketing purposes. 
• Entrants retain ownership of their submission but agree to its use as outlined above. 
• Where the winning name is adopted as the official mascot name, the entrant acknowledges that the name as used by the Promoter for the mascot and associated branding may be subject to modification (for example, adjusted spelling or presentation) and that the Promoter will retain rights over the mascot name in that context. 

9. Publicity 

By entering, entrants (and parents/guardians for minors) consent to the use of their first name and submitted entry for promotional purposes. 
Separate consent will be sought for use of photographs or more identifiable material. 
Privacy 

Personal information collected may include name, age, postcode, email address, and submitted content. 

Information will be handled in accordance with applicable privacy laws, including:  

• Australian Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) 
• Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014 (Vic) 

Data will:  

• Be used only for administration of the competition and related purposes 
• Be securely stored 
• Be deleted after 12 months unless consent is obtained for ongoing use 

Parents/guardians must consent to data collection for entrants under 18. 

10. Prohibited Content 

Entries must not: 

• Be offensive, defamatory, or inappropriate 
• Contain copyrighted material without permission 
• Infringe intellectual property or moral rights 

The Promoter reserves the right to disqualify any entry that breaches these conditions.

11. Liability 

To the extent permitted by law, the Promoter is not responsible for:  

• Lost, late, or misdirected entries 
• Technical issues or website failures 
• Any injury, loss, or damage arising from participation or prize use 

Nothing in these Terms excludes rights that cannot be excluded under applicable consumer protection laws, including the Australian Consumer Law.

12. Variation, Suspension, or Cancellation 

The Promoter reserves the right to modify, suspend, or cancel the competition at any time due to circumstances beyond its control, including fraud, technical failure or regulatory requirements.  In the event of cancellation, the Promoter’s liability to entrants is limited to any prizes already formally awarded. 

13. Social Media 

Where the competition is promoted via social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, it is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, those platforms.  Any questions or complaints regarding the competition should be directed to the Promoter, not to the relevant platform.  

14. Governing Law 

These Terms are governed by the laws of Victoria, Australia, unless otherwise required by mandatory laws of the participant’s country. 
Participants submit to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Victoria, Australia. 

15. Contact and Complaints 

For questions, concerns or complaints regarding this competition, please contact the Promoter at info@penguins.org.au  

16. General 

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain in full force. 
Entry into the competition constitutes acceptance of these Terms and Conditions in full.