Special benefits and prizes for IAPLC participants

12 May 2025

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Since 2021, IAPLC has been offering various prizes to top-ranking participants, such as the TOP100 medal for the winners and official stickers for all applicants. As of 2025, the current benefits for participants and prizes for winners are as follows.

Special benefits and prizes for IAPLC participants

General Benefits for All Participants:

IAPLC Official Sticker: All applicants receive an official sticker as a memento of their participation.
Commemorative Print: Since 2024, the top 300 winners receive a commemorative print of their submitted work.
Commemorative Item: The trophies, Top 100 medals, and official stickers feature the main visual of the year, making them unique keepsakes.

Prizes for Top-Ranking Winners:

Grand Prize (1 Person): ¥1,000,000 prize money, Grand Prize Trophy, Top 100 Medal, and a certificate.
Gold Prize (1 Person): ¥300,000 prize money, Gold Prize Trophy, Top 100 Medal, and a certificate.
Silver Prize (2 People): ¥100,000 prize money, Silver Prize Trophy, Top 100 Medal, and a certificate.
Bronze Prize (3 People): ¥50,000 prize money, Bronze Prize Trophy, Top 100 Medal, and a certificate.
Honor Prize (20 People): ¥10,000 prize money, Top 100 Medal, and a certificate.
Winning Work (73 People): Top 100 Medal and a certificate.

Special benefits and prizes for IAPLC participants

A: IAPLC Official Sticker
B: Commemorative Print of the Submitted Work
C: Award Certificate
D: TOP100 Medal
E: Grand Prize Trophy (The trophies for 2nd to 7th place have different designs)
*The special benefits and prizes shown in the images are from the IAPLC2024 design.

Since last year, the top 300 winners have been presented with a commemorative print of their submitted works. The trophies, TOP 100 medals, and official stickers are designed with the main visual of the year to serve as a commemorative item for each year.
Prizes and awards for the top-ranking winners will be presented at the IAPLC Award Ceremony held in Niigata in November.

Additional Opportunities and Recognition:

IAPLC Award Ceremony: Top-ranking winners are invited to the IAPLC Award Ceremony held in Niigata in November, where they receive their prizes and awards. This event gathers aquarists and enthusiasts from around the world.
Publication: Winning works are published in the annual IAPLC Yearbook and may also be featured in various media, such as magazines and websites of co-sponsors.
Exhibition: The top-ranking works may be exhibited at Aqua Design Amano (ADA) facilities and events.
Poster Feature: The top 7 winning works are featured on the subsequent year's contest poster, which is distributed to ADA retail shops globally.
Recognition: Achieving a high ranking in IAPLC is a prestigious accomplishment that brings international recognition within the aquascaping community. It can lead to opportunities for collaborations, business ventures, and increased visibility.

Keep in mind that the specific benefits and prizes can sometimes vary slightly from year to year. For the most up-to-date information, it's always best to refer to the official IAPLC website.

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