Christmas eCard Challenge

It’s that time of year again!

The Cairns Regional Council’s annual Christmas eCard Challenge is officially open for 2025.

This is a fantastic opportunity for local children to showcase their creativity and festive spirit. The winning design will become Council’s official 2025 Christmas eCard – shared across the region and beyond!

In addition to having their artwork featured, the winner will also be invited to switch on the Cairns Christmas Tree lights alongside the Mayor at the official tree lighting event on Sunday 30 November 2025 at the Esplanade Lagoon.

Theme

Shiny and Bright - Create your own Dusty the Christmas Beetle

Download and print Christmas eCard entry form

Competition Details

• Who can enter: Children aged up to 13 years who live in the Cairns Regional Council local government area
  (Excludes immediate family of the Marketing & Communications Branch, Cairns Regional Council)
• Theme: Create a Christmas eCard that includes your own version of a Cairns Christmas beetle
• Size: Maximum size A4
• Multiple entries are welcome!

Download Terms and Conditions for eCard Competition

Age categories

• under 5 years old
• 6-9 years old
• 10-13 years old

Prizes

• Winning design featured as Council’s official Christmas eCard
• Category winners will meet Dusty the Christmas Beetle and Friends
• Help light up the Esplanade Lagoon’s Christmas tree with the Mayor!

How to submit

Entries can be submitted:

• At any Cairns Libraries branch
• At Council’s Customer Service Centres
• Emailed to: rsvp@cairns.qld.gov.au
• Posted to:
  Cairns Regional Council
  Marketing & Communications Christmas eCard Competition
  PO Box 359, Cairns QLD 4870

Completed entry forms can be returned to any Cairns Libraries branch, Council Customer Service Centres, emailed to rsvp@cairns.qld.gov.au or posted to:

Cairns Regional Council Marketing & Communications team
eCard Competition
PO Box 359, Cairns QLD 4870

Download Christmas  eCard poster

Download and print Christmas eCard entry form