Platypus Sculpture Naming Competition

Help name the new Platypus Sculptures at Lerderderg Library

Three new platypus, clever and bright,
A mum and two babies – what a lovely sight!
With water‑like bubbles that shimmer and gleam,
They splash through our space like a river‑fresh dream.

Made from cardboard boxes, recycled with care,
These three special sculptures are truly quite rare.
At Lerderderg Library they are on display,
Waiting for names to be sent their way.

Should it be funny? Should it be neat?
A name that makes everyone smile when they meet?

Consider the habitat of a platypus too,
And our local area – rivers, bushland and you.

So think, imagine, giggle and play,
Come up with a name and send it our way!

Location of Sculptures:

Lerderderg Library, 215 Main Street, Bacchus Marsh.

Things to think about when selecting your name:

Consider the habitat of a platypus, our local area, and what makes these sculptures special when choosing a name.

 

How to enter:

  1. Visit Lerderderg Library and see the sculptures in person.
  2. Submit your name suggestions, your reason and your details through the linked form.
  3. Winners will be announced at the official Sculpture Launch on Saturday 14 March.

Entries Open: Monday 9 Feburary at 9am

Entries Close: Sunday 22 February at 5pm 

Submit your names here

Vote for the Winner:

The final decision on the character names will be made by public vote.  The two names with the most public votes will be selected as winners.

Public Vote opens: Monday 2 March at 9am

Public Vote closes: Wednesday 11 March at 5pm

The voting link will go live on this page on Monday 2 March at 9am.

 

Prizes:

The 3 x winners, one name for each of the platypus, selected by public vote will each receive a Ballarat Wildlife Park family pass. This family pass includes 2 x adult tickets and up to 4 children ($100 value).

Terms and Conditions:

Entry Guidelines

  • One entry per person.
  • The submitted name must be appropriate for all ages.
  • Explanations/reasons should connect to the "things to think about" statement identified above.

Eligibility:

  1. This competition is open to Moorabool residents.
  2. Families are encouraged to enter together.
  3. Employees of Council and their immediate families are not eligible to enter.

Entry Submission:

  1. Entries must be submitted via the official online form on this website.

Promotions:

  1. By entering, Winning names and images may be used in future Moorabool Shire Council publications and promotional materials.

Judging and Prizes:

  1. Public Voting decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.
  2. Winners will be contacted prior to announcement.
  3. Prizes have no cash alternative and are non-transferable.
  4. Personal information collected solely for competition administration.

General Conditions:

  1. Entry constitutes acceptance of terms and conditions provided above.

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