Now in its fifth year, the CYZ annual Lego® Competition run in partnership with our amazing Patron – local architects Unwin Jones Partnership – has proven as popular as ever. With over 100 incredible entries from local young people submitted, the judges not only had to split one of the age categories in to two, but also added a range of Special Awards to make sure the creativity and skill on display was fully recognised. Designs had been submitted from Lego® workshops held during CYZ Youth Clubs and Summer Zone holiday club sessions as well as opportunities facilitated by the brilliant Brick Station in Denton Holme and even entries from young people participating from home!
This year’s theme was to Build Your Dream Island with 5 Special Features, with Unwin Jones Partnership providing a fantastic range of Lego themed prizes alongside a Lego Master Prize of a PS5 Console!
And the results are in! With the top three and special award winners coming together on Monday 15th September 2025 for a special celebration event with their parents and carers.
The Winners 2025
6 and under
1st – Eli
2nd – Benjamin
3rd – Georgie
7-8
1st – Harper
2nd – Perrie
3rd – Casey
9 – 11
1st – Skye
2nd – Noah
3rd – India
12-18
1st – Jack
2nd – Olivia
Special Awards
Best Team Build – Max and Leelou
Best Video – Sophie
Most Innovative Build – Oskar
Best Storytelling – Dexter
Unwin Jones Architectural design Award (UJP) – Charlotte
2025 Lego Master – Sam!
Sam – Lego Master – PS5 with 2 Lego games
Thank you
Well done and thank you to everyone who took part! The Lego Competition provides a unique opportunity for children and young people to explore their design curiosities and creative skills with a connection to professional local architects Unwin Jones Partnership. As CYZ Patrons their unwavering commitment to sponsoring and supporting the competition, through attending sessions at CYZ and overseeing the judging demonstrates their commitment to supporting the creativity of the next generation. Special thanks to Kath Crickett – Business Manager, Ken Allan – Partner, Mike Allan – Director for all of your support this year.
A special shout out Luke Crocker of The Brick Station too, for supporting many young people to complete and submit their designs there, They also gave all winners a token for a free visit!
And we even had Lego themed cake! With thanks to Chelsea McArthur Bakes too!
