NZ Vegetarian Society's Annual Think Kind Student Competition Returns for 2024, Inspiring Young Minds to Embrace Compassion for Animals and the Planet

The New Zealand Vegetarian Society (NZVS) is thrilled to announce the launch of its annual Think Kind student competition for 2024. This competition, now in its sixth year, aims to cultivate a culture of empathy and environmental awareness among students across New Zealand, spanning from years 0 to 13.

The Think Kind student competition invites participants to unlock their creativity by submitting projects that advocate for kindness towards animals and the planet. From artwork to literature, film, music, and beyond, students are encouraged to express their ideas in ways that resonate with them the most.

This year, the People’s Choice Award is generously sponsored by Let’s Eat, who will donate a grand prize of $1,000 to the winning student's school. Additionally, every entrant will receive a certificate of participation and a Hell Pizza voucher as tokens of appreciation for their efforts in promoting kindness and sustainability.

In 2023, the NZVS was inundated with entries from aspiring young changemakers from all corners of Aotearoa. The People’s Choice Award was won by Janaki Kallidai, a talented year 9 student from Hare Krishna School in Auckland with her speech titled "Why We Should Reduce Meat Consumption”.

Julia Clements, President of the NZVS, emphasized the significance of instilling values of compassion and environmental consciousness in the youth. "Encouraging young New Zealanders to reflect on the importance of kindness to animals and the planet is essential, and we are delighted to witness the enthusiasm of students wanting to participate".

The deadline for submissions is Sunday, August 18th, 2024. Following the closure of entries, the NZVS judging panel will carefully select the top 10 projects, which will be presented for public voting starting from October 1st – World Vegetarian Day. These finalists will receive a prize pack from our sponsors, recognizing their outstanding contributions to the competition. The People’s Choice winner will be unveiled on November 1st – World Vegan Day, marking a celebration of compassion, sustainability, and the creative potential of the next generation.

For more information about the Think Kind student competition and how to participate, please visit https://www.vegetarian.org.nz/think-kind.

A big THANK YOU to all our generous sponsors without whom the competition would not be possible: Let's Eat, Quorn, Hell Pizza, Cookie Time, Goodbye, Angel Food, The Baker's Son, OSM, Solomons Gold, Goodness Me, Clinicians and TranzAlpine Honey.

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