3 – 5 August 2026

Observational drawing
1st, 2nd and 3rd Place Winners 2023

2023 Theme: wing

Detailed graphite drawing of a bat with outstretched wings, showcasing artistic talent and creativity.

Year 7 – First Prize

Vihaan Jauhari

Detailed black and white illustration of a dragonfly for science project submission.

Year 7 – Second Prize

Billie Stenning

Detailed pencil drawing of a dragonfly with labeled body parts, showcasing insect anatomy and design.

Year 7 – Third Prize

Blake Bailey

Detailed pencil sketch of a bee, showcasing intricate wing and body features for science fair.

Year 8 – First Prize

Ryder Perrett

Detailed drawing of a cicada with intricate wing patterns, showcasing student creativity and art skills for the Taranaki Science Fair.

Year 8 – Second Prize

Nina Gibbs

Detailed pencil drawing of a rhinoceros beetle with wings, showcasing insect anatomy and scientific illustration.

Year 8 – Third Prize

Harper Lazelle

Detailed insect wing sketch for science project.

Year 9 – First Prize

Kiana Brewer

Detailed butterfly drawing for science fair project by Hannah Dunnet, Year 9 NPAGS.

Year 9 – Second Prize

Hannah Dunnet

Ladybird drawing of a ladybird, detailed sketch showcasing its distinctive markings and body structure, created by young students at Taranaki Science Fair.

Year 9 – Third Prize

Garrett Kendall

Australian Painted Lady butterfly, detailed pencil sketch at Taranaki science fair.

Year 10 – First Prize

Darwish Ridzuan

Detailed eagle wing drawing for science fair project, showcasing natural beauty and intricate feather details.

Year 10 – Second Prize

Vrinda Jauhari

Detailed observational butterfly drawing on science and technology fair notebook page.

Year 10 – Third Prize

Gotham Balakrishnan

Inspiring student science projects on native insects at Taranaki Science Fair.

Year 11 to 13 – First Prize

Holly Dixon

Detailed drawing of insect wings for science fair project.

Year 11 to 13 – Second Prize

Naomi Landreth

Detailed pencil drawing of a native moth, Amphipsalta zelandica, at Elemental Group Taranaki.

Year 11 to 13 – Third Prize

Penny Dixon