PAINT PNG WITH PURPOSE ORGANISATION COMPETITION

Win a Tokaut Blo Mi T-Shirt for your organisation

As part of Paint PNG with Purpose, Tokaut Blo Mi is inviting participating organisations, workplaces, schools, churches, families, groups, and communities across Papua New Guinea to take part in our official PPP Competition.

This competition is a way to celebrate the effort, heart, unity, and awareness shown by those who choose to stand together for mental health.

What is the competition?

If your organisation or group is taking part in Paint PNG with Purpose, you can enter by sharing your participation photo and message.

We are looking for organisations and groups that show:

meaningful participation
the spirit of mental health awareness
creativity and unity
respect for the Paint PNG with Purpose message
a clear connection to remembrance, struggle, support, or healing

Prize

There will be:

1 overall winning organisation
2 runner-up organisations

A total of 12 Tokaut Blo Mi T-shirts will be awarded:

5 x L size T-shirt for the overall winning organisation
4 x L size T-shirt for Runner-Up Organisation 1
3 x L size T-shirt for Runner-Up Organisation 2

Each selected organisation will nominate one representative to receive the shirt on behalf of their organisation.

How to enter

To enter the competition, your organisation or group must:

Be officially participating in Paint PNG with Purpose
Wear your chosen PPP colour(s)
Take at least one group photo
Write a short caption or message explaining:
- why your organisation participated, or
- what your chosen colour means to your group, workplace, school, church, family, or community
Submit your entry by one of the following methods:
- sending your entry by inbox/message
- submitting through the official method provided by Tokaut Blo Mi

What to include in your entry

Please include:

organisation/group/community name
location
one group photo
a short caption/message
name of the contact person
confirmation that everyone in the photo has given consent to be included and shared

Entry opening date

1 April 2026

Entry closing date

Due date: 22 May 2026

Closing time

Time: 9:00pm PNG Time

Winner announcement

Winners will be announced on:
Date: 25 May 2026

through Tokaut Blo Mi Facebook and via email to the winning Organisation.

Who can enter

This competition is open to:

organisations
workplaces
schools
churches
universities and colleges
community groups
youth groups
families
sporting groups
other participating groups involved in Paint PNG with Purpose

Judging criteria

Winners will be selected primarily based on the highest public voting and engagement on the official Tokaut Blo Mi Facebook competition post.

Tokaut Blo Mi will also review each entry to ensure it:

aligns with the purpose of Paint PNG with Purpose
is respectful and appropriate
meets the competition requirements and rules

Important note:
Tokaut Blo Mi reserves the right to remove or disqualify entries that contain inappropriate content, misleading information, or activity believed to unfairly manipulate voting.

Competition rules

Please read carefully:

Only genuine Paint PNG with Purpose entries will be accepted.
Entries must clearly relate to your organisation or group taking part in PPP.
One official entry per organisation or group.
If multiple entries are submitted by the same organisation, Tokaut Blo Mi may choose one official entry for judging.
Entries must be respectful and appropriate.
Any content considered offensive, mocking, unsafe, harmful, abusive, bullying, discriminatory, misleading, or not aligned with the purpose of mental health awareness will not be accepted.
Consent is required.
By entering, the organisation confirms that all people appearing in the photo or video have agreed to be included. For children or young people under 18, parent or guardian consent must be obtained by the organisation or responsible adult before submission.
No graphic or unsafe content.
Entries must not include graphic self-harm, suicide content, harmful acts, or distressing material.
Tokaut Blo Mi may repost entries.
By submitting an entry, participants give permission for Tokaut Blo Mi to repost, share, publish, feature, and use the submitted content for awareness, promotional, educational, reporting, and event-related purposes, unless otherwise agreed in writing.
Late entries may not be accepted.
Entries received after the closing date and time may be excluded from judging.
Judging decisions are final.
The decision made by Tokaut Blo Mi in relation to the competition winners and runner-ups will be final.
Prize is not transferable for cash.
The T-shirt prize is not redeemable for money, exchange, or substitution unless determined by Tokaut Blo Mi.
Shipping or delivery arrangements.
If a winning or runner-up organisation is outside the immediate pick-up area, Tokaut Blo Mi will advise on delivery, collection, or postage arrangements. Delivery timelines may vary depending on location.
Participation costs are the responsibility of the group.
Paint PNG with Purpose registration is free. However, any local event costs such as refreshments, transport, venue, decorations, printing, photography, or other activity costs are the responsibility of the participating organisation, workplace, school, church, family, or community.

Important disclaimer

Paint PNG with Purpose is a mental health awareness initiative. It is designed to encourage visibility, compassion, support, and safer conversations around mental health in Papua New Guinea.

Tokaut Blo Mi is a community-led awareness platform and competition organiser. Participation in this competition does not create counselling, therapy, crisis, or medical support services.

If any person is in immediate danger or requires urgent mental health or medical support, please contact the appropriate emergency, health, crisis, or qualified support service in your area.

Privacy and safeguarding note

Tokaut Blo Mi encourages all participating groups to protect dignity, privacy, and wellbeing when collecting and sharing photos, videos, or stories. Please ensure that:

participation is voluntary
consent is clearly given
no one is pressured to disclose personal experiences
no private story is shared without permission
all content is submitted in a respectful and safe manner

Why this matters

Paint PNG with Purpose is more than a photo. It is a visible act of solidarity. It is a chance for organisations and communities to stand together and say that mental health matters, that people matter, and that no one should feel alone in silence.

So gather your team, wear your colours, share your message, and let your participation speak.

One PNG. One Voice. Painted with Purpose.