“design a leatherman” COMPETITION faqs

What is the “Design a Leatherman” competition?

“Design a Leatherman” is a competition to challenge young New Zealanders to imagine, create and think outside the box. To celebrate the 35th anniversary of Tim Leatherman inventing the iconic Leatherman multi-tool, we’re looking for the next generation of Kiwi innovators.

Who can enter?

The “Design a Leatherman” competition is open to New Zealand primary or intermediate school students (year 5-8) and high school students (year 9-13).  

Who is Leatherman?

Leatherman is the original multi-tool brand and is renowned for producing extremely high-quality tools. Leatherman’s product range includes a wide range of multi-tools—from small keyring models to professional quality tools—with varying features on each model to ensure that there’s a Leatherman to suit every purpose. Whether your interests include cycling, boating, camping, DIY, fishing, gardening, hunting, off-roading, scouting or shooting, there is a Leatherman perfectly suited for every job.

What are the prizes?

Junior Category – Year 5-8: The winning student will receive $200 cash, a Leatherman Leap multi-tool and a copy of the book No.8 Recharged. The winning student’s school will receive $1,000 cash, a copy of the book No.8 Recharged for the school library, and a school visit from Tim Leatherman to present the prizes.

Senior Category – Year 9-13: Two senior category winners will be awarded, one from the North Island and one from the South Island. Ech winner will receive $500 cash, a Leatherman PST multi-tool, a copy of the book No.8 Recharged and an invitation to receive their award at a Leatherman Heritage Event.

How does the competition work?

To enter the competition, you simply have to design a multi-tool with all the gadgets you need in your life. A template is provided to get you started.

When are the winners announced?

Winners will be announced and notified during the first week of Term 4, week commencing the 15th October.

How will the winners be selected?

Entries will be judged by design merit. The five final entries for each category will be judged by Leatherman Tool Inc.