19 Students Selected, Including 3 Award Winners, for the 2026 Northern Beaches Environmental Art & Design Prize
Updated: Sep 26
We are overflowing with pride to announce that 19 of our talented students have had a total of 20 artworks selected to exhibit in the prestigious 2026 Northern Beaches Environmental Art & Design Prize!
This renowned competition brings together creative minds from all over the country to explore environmental issues, sustainability, and the natural world through art. Seeing so many of our young artists recognized on this platform is a testament to their creativity, passion, and big ideas for a brighter future.
Elsa Gong, What We Keep
Winner, Young Artist & Designer 13 to 18 years
mixed media assemblage using acrylic paint and found plastic toys on canvas, 61.3x58x6.5cm
Isabella Niu, The Guardian Below
Highly Commended, Young Artist & Designer 7 to 12 years
watercolour on paper, 37x52cm
Victoria Dupuit, The Frog Rock
People's Choice Winner, Young Artists & Designers Category
graphite on paper, 29.7x21cm
Young 7 to 12 Years Category
Amber Wang – No Nature No Future
Hunter Paul – Renewal
Ashley Chen – Window to Candyland & Painting to the Human World
Ellory Tan – Verdure
Isabella Niu – The Guardian Below
Ella You – What Remains
Theodore Saldan – The Cost of Urbanization & Endangered Beauty
Sandy Gao – The Tree Home
Yvie Coffin – The Last Pink Moon
Angela Yu – Harmony Across Time
Young 13 to 18 Years Category
Ethan Wang – Frog in Nature
Brigitta Turton – Wonders of the world
Thank you to all our amazing students for inspiring us with your powerful messages and dedication to protecting our planet through your art. Please join us in giving every single one of them a massive congratulations!
