Build a Body competition terms and conditions

1. Organiser

The competition is organised by Harwell Campus.

2. Eligibility

  • The competition is open to children aged 5–12 years at the time of entry.
  • There are two age categories:
    • Ages 5–8
    • Ages 9–12
  • Entries must be submitted with the permission of a parent or legal guardian.
  • By submitting an entry, the parent or guardian confirms that they have read and agree to these Terms & Conditions.

3. How to Enter

  • Children are invited to design, draw or describe their ‘body of the future’.
  • Entries must be submitted via the competition webpage by 22 February.
  • There is no limit on the number of entries per child.
  • Each entry must include:
    • The child’s first name
    • A parent or guardian’s contact details (name and email address)

4. Parental Consent

  • Entries will only be considered valid if submitted with a parent or guardian’s consent.
  • By providing their contact details, the parent or guardian confirms they consent to:
    • The child taking part in the competition
    • The child’s first name being displayed alongside their entry

5. Use of Entries

  • Submitted designs may be:
    • Displayed on the giant Body wall
    • Shown on the Instagram wall or other competition-related displays
  • Only the child’s first name will be displayed publicly.
  • No surnames, email addresses or other personal contact details will be shared.

6. Prizes and Judging

  • Prizes will be awarded in each age category (5–8 and 9–12).
  • Entries will be judged across the following categories:
    • Most Creative Scientist
    • Best Body-Inspired Invention
    • Most Colourful Creation
    • Funniest Idea
  • All entries will be judged by a panel selected by Harwell Campus.
  • The judges’ decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.
  • Prizes are non-transferable and no cash alternative is available.

7. Winner Notification

  • Winners will be contacted using the parent or guardian’s contact details provided at entry.
  • If a winner cannot be contacted within a reasonable timeframe, Harwell Campus reserves the right to select an alternative winner.

8. Data Protection

  • Personal data will be used only for the purposes of administering the competition, displaying entries and contacting winners.
  • Data will not be used for marketing purposes or shared with third parties.
  • All personal data will handled in accordance with applicable UK data protection legislation.

9. Health & Safety

  • Harwell Campus accepts no responsibility for entries that are lost, damaged, incomplete or submitted after the closing date.
  • The organiser is not responsible for any technical issues affecting entry submission.

10. General

  • Harwell Campus reserves the right to amend, suspend or withdraw the competition if circumstances require.
  • By entering the competition, entrants and their parent or guardian agree to be bound by these Terms & Conditions.