Prize Categories
We’ve designed a range of prize categories to give everyone a fair shot, no matter your skill level, experience, or age. That way, there’s always something exciting to aim for, and every participant has the chance to take home a great prize.
Please note: Prizes are subject to change and will be confirmed before prize giving. This flexibility allows us to bring even more sponsors and prizes on board as the competition unfolds.
Major Prize - Random T-Shirt Draw
TOTAL PRIZE CATEGORY VALUE – OVER $10k
Lucky hunter T-Shirt Draw for anyone attending prize giving wearing their official Stoney Creek 2025 Spring Sika Hind Hunt T-Shirt (with unique code). Drawn by random number generator at various times throughout prize giving. Winner drawn must be present at prize giving, wearing their Stoney Creek Shirt, and has up to 1min to get on stage before being automatically redrawn.
1st Prize – Traeger Ironwood Pellet Grill Package (worth over $3500)– kindly sponsored by (Sponsor)
2nd Prize – Approx $2.5-3k RRP Value (Sponsored Product/Voucher from local business) – Kindly sponsored by (TBC)
3rd Prize – Swarovski CL Pocket Binoculars 8 x 25 (Worth $1340) – kindly sponsored by Swarovski Optik
Junior (under 16) Prize – $500 (Sponsored Product/Voucher from local business) – Kindly sponsored by (TBC)
Spot Prize #1 – $500 Stoney Creek Clothing Voucher / Or Product – Kindly sponsored by Stoney Creek
Spot Prize #2 – $500 (Sponsored Product/Voucher from local business) – Kindly sponsored by (TBC)
Spot Prize #3 – $500 (Sponsored Product/Voucher from local business) – Kindly sponsored by (TBC)
Photo credit: Mitchell Ewart
Oldest Hind Jaw
TOTAL PRIZE CATEGORY VALUE – OVER $8,490
As verified by the Sika Foundation, prizes will be awarded to the following categories for the OLDEST Sika hind Jaw harvested during the competition dates and submitted at the official jaw drop off locations.
1st Prize – Backcountry Helisika Experience – 3 night stay Te Whare Ruruhau (remote hunting lodge) for 4 guests. (Worth over $4490)
2nd Prize – Approx $2.5-3k RRP Value (Sponsored Product/Voucher from local business) – Kindly sponsored by (TBC)
3rd Prize – $1000 Stoney Creek Clothing Voucher / Or Product – Kindly sponsored by Stoney Creek
Junior (under 16) Prize – $500 Stoney Creek Clothing Voucher / Or Product – Kindly sponsored by Stoney Creek
Photo credit: Fiona Duley
Most Hind Jaws
(DOC Land Only)
TOTAL PRIZE CATEGORY VALUE – OVER $8,190
As verified by the Sika Foundation, prizes will be awarded to the following categories for the MOST Sika Hind jaws harvested during the competition dates and submitted at the official jaw drop off locations.
All participants must hold a valid hunting permit. Please refer to the DOC website for guidance.
1st Prize – Backcountry Kaimanawa Alpine Adventures Experience – 3 night stay Waipakihi Glamping for 4 guests + flights. (Worth over $3690
2nd Prize – Approx $2.5-3k RRP Value (Sponsored Product/Voucher from local business) – Kindly sponsored by (TBC)
3rd Prize – $1000 Stoney Creek Clothing Voucher / Or Product – Kindly sponsored by Stoney Creek
Junior (under 16) Prize – Approx $500 RRP Value (Sponsored Product/Voucher from local business) – Kindly sponsored by (TBC)
Spot prizes for Hind Jaws
TOTAL PRIZE CATEGORY VALUE – OVER $6,500
Every hind jaw entered goes in the draw to win great spot prizes.
As verified by the Sika Foundation, prizes will be awarded to the following categories for the RANDOM Spot Prize from any qualifying Sika Hind jaws harvested during the competition dates and submitted at the official jaw drop off locations.
1st Prize – Approx $3k RRP Value (Sponsored Product/Voucher from local business) – Kindly sponsored by (TBC)
2nd Prize – Approx $2k RRP Value (Sponsored Product/Voucher from local business) – Kindly sponsored by (TBC)
3rd Prize – $1000 Stoney Creek Clothing Voucher / Or Product – Kindly sponsored by Stoney Creek
Junior (under 16) Prize – Approx $500 RRP Value (Sponsored Product/Voucher from local business) – Kindly sponsored by (TBC)
PHOTO COMP – Best LIVE Stag Photo
TOTAL PRIZE CATEGORY VALUE – OVER $8,490
As judged by Stoney Creek, Helisika and Sika Foundation judges, prizes awarded to the BEST live stag photo taken during the competition dates. Photos need to show live stag “on the hoof” taken during the competition dates.
1st Prize – Large Photo Glass Art Voucher – kindly Sponsored by GlassArt
2nd Prize – Approx $1k RRP Value (Sponsored Product/Voucher from local business) – Kindly sponsored by (TBC)
3rd Prize – $500 Helisika Voucher – Kindly sponsored by Helisika
OTHER PHOTO COMP PRIZES
TOTAL PRIZE CATEGORY VALUE – OVER $2,000
As judged by Stoney Creek, Helisika and Sika Foundation judges, prizes awarded to the below categories
Best SCENIC Photo – Large Photo Glass Art Voucher – kindly Sponsored by GlassArt
Best MAXIMISE YOUR EXPERIENCE Photo – $500 Stoney Creek Clothing Voucher / Or Product – Kindly sponsored by Stoney Creek
Best IT’S IN THE BLOOD™ Photo – $500 Stoney Creek Clothing Voucher / Or Product – Kindly sponsored by Stoney Creek
KIDS COLOURING IN COMPETITION
TOTAL PRIZE CATEGORY VALUE – OVER $1,050
As judged by Stoney Creek, Helisika and Sika Foundation judges, prizes awarded to the BEST colouring competition submitted before prize giving.
WINNER (under 5 years) – Approx $250 RRP Value (Sponsored Product/Voucher from local business) – Kindly sponsored by (TBC)
RUNNER UP (under 5 years) – Approx $100 RRP Value (Sponsored Product/Voucher from local business) – Kindly sponsored by (TBC)
WINNER (5-8yrs) – Approx $250 RRP Value (Sponsored Product/Voucher from local business) – Kindly sponsored by (TBC)
RUNNER UP (5-8yrs) – Approx $100 RRP Value (Sponsored Product/Voucher from local business) – Kindly sponsored by (TBC)
WINNER (9-12yrs) – Approx $250 RRP Value (Sponsored Product/Voucher from local business) – Kindly sponsored by (TBC)
RUNNER UP (9-12yrs) – Approx $100 RRP Value (Sponsored Product/Voucher from local business) – Kindly sponsored by (TBC)
Trout Fishing Comp
Watch this space! More details to come
Here at Stoney Creek we are obsessed with the outdoors, that’s where our passions are and what we staunchly want to protect for future generations. That’s why we are looking to grow this Hunting Competition to include a Trout Fishing Competition. We are in discussions with the local community and governing bodies, and look forward to bring the region a premier trout fishing competition to make this a truly spectacular outdoors event which promotes the outdoors, the community and conservation efforts to protect those things we care about most. So, watch this space!