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Allow at least one to two working days for entries to be reviewed and uploaded online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The competition is not a voting competition \u2013 the number of likes\/reactions will not affect the outcome of the finalists. A panel of judges will choose the winner of the competition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The closing date for entries is 16:00 on Tuesday, 2 December 2025. 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