Prize Pool 2026
Do you have what it takes to win the 2026 Plumbing World Young Plumber of the Year competition?
Enter now for your chance to win epic prizes thanks to our amazing sponsors!
Those who make it through to the National Final will have everything they need to take their plumbing career to the next level.
So, to all aspiring young plumbers, this is your chance to show your skills and take home your share of a truly rewarding prize pool.
Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity!
National Final Prize Pool 2026
Young Plumber of the Year Winner
$5,000 cash
M18 FUEL™ 10 Piece Power Pack valued at $4,000 thanks to Milwaukee
Hand tools & Accessories valued at over $2,700 thanks to Toolware
Two-night accommodation (including breakfast) at any NZ Scenic Hotel
One year supply of Red Bull thanks to Red Bull
One year subscription to NZ Plumber magazine thanks to Master Plumbers
Medal, Certificate of achievement
Young Plumber of the Year Trophy
National Winner - Employer
Two-night accommodation (including breakfast) at any NZ Scenic Hotel
$500 Prezzy Card
$250 Fuel Voucher towards the running of winner’s van courtesy of Plumbing World
Employer Certificate
2nd Place
M18 FUEL™ 6 Piece Power Pack valued at $3,000 thanks to Milwaukee
Two-nights accommodation (including breakfast) at any NZ Scenic Hotel
Hand Tools & Accessories valued at over $1,400 thanks to Toolware
$1,000 Prezzy card
One year subscription to NZ Plumber magazine thanks to Master Plumbers
Tray of Red Bull thanks to Red Bull
Medal & Certificate of achievement
3rd Place
M18 FUEL™ 3 Piece Power Pack valued at $2,000 thanks to Milwaukee
Hand Tools & Accessories valued at over $1,100 thanks to Toolware
$500 Prezzy card
One year subscription to NZ Plumber magazine thanks to Master Plumbers
Tray of Red Bull thanks to Red Bull
Medal & Certificate of achievement
Remaining Finalists
Hand Tools & Accessories valued at over $500 thanks to Toolware
One year subscription to NZ Plumber magazine thanks to Master Plumbers
Medal & Certificate of achievement
Regional & Branch Prize Pool 2026
Regional Winners
1st Place
Hand Tools & Accessories valued over $600 thanks to Toolware
Packout hard sided cooler and bottle opener valued over $260 thanks to Milwaukee
The honour of representing your region at the National Final in Hamilton on 14th October 2026 – including flights and accommodation.
Backpack containing personalised soft-shell jacket and T-shirt to wear at National Final.
Sponsor Factory Tours in Auckland prior to National Final
Certificate of achievement
2nd Place
3rd Place
Hand Tools & Accessories valued over $190 thanks to Toolware
Crox Tool valued over $100 thanks to Toolware
Certificate of achievement
Certificate of achievement
Branch Winners
1st Place
Hand Tools & Accessories valued over $85 thanks to Toolware
$50 Prezzy Card
Custom YPOTY X Toolware 8m measuring tape
The honour of representing their branch at the Regional Final
Certificate of achievement
2nd Place
3rd Place
Hand Tools & Accessories valued over $60 thanks to Toolware
Hand Tools & Accessories valued over $35 thanks to Toolware
Custom YPOTY X Toolware 8m measuring tape
Certificate of achievement
Certificate of achievement
Just for Entering
Official AS Color YPOTY Competition T-Shirt
Be in to win 1 of 8 Milwaukee prize packs valued at $111 each just for entering! Must register and compete, One per region thanks to Milwaukee
Apprentice Ypoty Prize Pool 2026
Apprentice National Winner
$2,000 Cash
M18 FUEL™ 8 Piece Power Pack valued at $3,000 thanks to Milwaukee
Hand Tools & Accessories valued at over $1,200 thanks to Toolware
Two-night accommodation (including breakfast) at any NZ Scenic Hotel
One year supply of Red Bull thanks to Red Bull
One year subscription to NZ Plumber magazine thanks to Master Plumbers
Medal, Certificate of achievement
Trophy
Apprentice National Winner - Employer
$500 Prezzy Card
Two-night accommodation (including breakfast) at any NZ Scenic Hotel
$250 Fuel Voucher towards the running of winner’s van courtesy of Plumbing World
Employer Certificate
Apprentice 2nd Place
M18 FUEL™ 4 Piece Power Pack valued at $2,000 thanks to Milwaukee
Hand Tools & Accessories valued over $1,000 thanks to Toolware
Two-night accommodation (including breakfast) at any NZ Scenic Hotel
$750 Prezzy card
One year subscription to NZ Plumber magazine thanks to Master Plumbers
Tray of Red Bull thanks to Red Bull
Medal & Certificate of achievement
Apprentice 3rd Place
M18 FUEL™ 2 Piece Power Pack valued at $1,000 thanks to Milwaukee
$500 Prezzy card
One year subscription to NZ Plumber magazine thanks to Master Plumbers
Tray of Red Bull thanks to Red Bull
Medal & Certificate of achievement
Apprentice Remaining Finalists
$100 Prezzy card
One year subscription to NZ Plumber magazine thanks to Master Plumbers
Medal & Certificate of achievement
Regional & Branch Prize Pool 2026
Regional Winners
Apprentice Regional Winners
Hand Tools & Accessories valued over $350 thanks to Toolware
Packout cooler valued over $130 thanks to Milwaukee
The honour of representing your region at the National Final in Hamilton on 14th October 2026 – including flights and accommodation.
Backpack containing personalised soft-shell jacket and T-shirt to wear at National Final.
Sponsor Factory Tours in Auckland prior to National Final
Certificate of achievement
2nd Place
3rd Place
Hand Tools & Accessories valued over $160 thanks to Toolware
Hand Tools & Accessories valued over $90 thanks to Toolware
Certificate of achievement
Certificate of achievement
Branch Winners
1st Place
$50 Prezzy Card
Hand Tools & Accessories valued over $100 thanks to Toolware
Custom YPOTY X Toolware 8m measuring tape
The honour of representing their branch at the Regional Final
Certificate of achievement
2nd Place
3rd Place
Hand Tools & Accessories valued over $65 thanks to Toolware
PVC pipe saw valued over $40 thanks to Toolware
Custom YPOTY X Toolware 8m measuring tape
Certificate of achievement
Certificate of achievement
Just for Entering
Official AS Color YPOTY Competition T-Shirt
Be in to win 1 of 8 Milwaukee prize packs valued at $111 each just for entering! Must register and compete, One per region thanks to Milwaukee
Our Sponsors
Thank you to our Young Plumber of the Year sponsors.
Your local Plumbing World helps bring Young Plumbers to life with the next generation of tradespeople, our future industry leaders.
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