Club Med Australia is organising the Nominate a Mum in Australia.
The purpose of this contest is to create awareness of our Mumcation annual trip.
How To Enter the Contest:
Entry:To enter the contest, participants must:
- Create a short video (30-60 seconds) sharing the story of a nominated Mum and explaining why she deserves a Mumcation.
- Upload the video directly to Club Med's official contest platform at [ShortStack URL] during the entry period.
- Complete all required entry form fields including entrant details, nominated Mum's details, and explicit consent confirmation
- Videos must be uploaded directly to the contest platform (ShortStack.com). Videos cannot be submitted via social media, email, or any other method. Only entries received through the official contest platform will be accepted.
Video Technical Requirements:
- Accepted file formats (MP4, MOV, etc.)
- Maximum file size 120 MB max
- Minimum resolution 720p minimum, 1080p recommended
- Orientation requirements: either landscape or portrait
Duration: Entry to the contest is from 11 March 2026 until 10 May 2026 whereby three finalists will be selected and thereafter 13 May 2026 – 09 June 2026 for selection of the final winner.
Each entrant may submit multiple entries, provided each entry is unique and nominates a different Mum. Duplicate or near-identical entries may be disqualified. Three finalists will be selected from all valid entries received during the entry period, judged by a panel based on creativity, storytelling and Mumcation theme. No purchase or payment is required to enter or win this promotion.
The announcement of the three finalists will take place on 13 May 2026. The final winner will be determined on 09 June 2026. Finalists and the winner may be published on Club Meds website, social media channels and marketing materials.
Eligibility
Entrants must obtain the explicit consent of the nominated Mum and provide evidence upon request before submitting an entry. Consent must cover nomination, story sharing and full promotional use. By submitting a video, the entrant warrants that the nominated Mum has consented to (a) being nominated; (b) the entrant sharing her story; (c) the use of her name, likeness, video content and story by Club Med for judging and promotional purposes.
Both the entrant and the nominated Mum must be aged 18 years or over, be a resident of Australia and must hold a valid passport with at least 6 months of validity beyond travel dates. The winner is responsible for all visa, passport, medical and vaccination requirements needed to travel to the Maldives. Self nominations are not permitted.
Judging Criteria
As this promotion is a genuine game of skill, no trade promotion lottery permit or authority is required under NSW, ACT, SA, or NT regulations. Outcomes are determined solely by judging panel assessment based on published skill criteria.
- Creativity and originality
- Quality of storytelling and emotional impact
- Relevance to the Mumcation theme
- Overall presentation and effort
Selection of finalists
Based on the judging criteria above, the judging panel will select three finalists. The judges' decisions are final, and no correspondence or appeals will be entered.
Public Voting & Final Winner
Following the announcement of the finalists, a public voting period will take place. Public voting will contribute to the determination of the final winner but does not replace the judging process. Club Med reserves the right to validate all votes and remove any votes that are fraudulent, automated or submitted in breach of these terms and conditions.
The judging panel retains full and overriding discretion in determining the final winner based on the published skill criteria. Public voting is used as a component of the overall assessment and does not convert this promotion into a game of chance. Public voting is an advisory input only. Judges retain full discretion and may override public votes. Voting does not determine the outcome.
The promotion remains a game of skill, and chance plays no part in determining the outcome.
Notification of Results:
Three finalists will be notified by Club Med privately immediately following the final decision. The final winner will be notified privately by Club Med within 5 days following the final decision. The winner will be required to provide proof of identity, age and residency. If the winner cannot provide said proof in withing 10 days of request or is found to be ineligible, the prize will be forfeited and Club Med reserves the right to select another winner. Winner must confirm acceptance of the prize in writing and confirm ability to travel. Winner may be requested to record a self-reaction video as well as a recap on her story to the public,
Prizes:
The prize for the winners of the Nominate a Mum contest is as follows:
- The Prize is a free 5 Night stay at Club Med Kani, Maldives 5 – 10 November 2026.
Total maximum prize value AUD$3000 (accurate at time of publication and may vary due to seasonal or market changes. No compensation applies for value fluctuations)
The specific terms & conditions for all sponsored land stay prizes on Club Med Resorts are set out below.
Prize must be redeemed or claimed within the period specified by Club Med or shall otherwise be deemed forfeited. The prize cannot be exchanged for cash and is not transferable.
The prize excludes international flights, travel insurance, passport and visa fees, and all personal expenses are not expressly included. It is the winner's responsibility to arrange and pay for these costs. If the winner cannot travel on the specified dates (5–10 November 2026), the prize will be forfeited with no substitute provided.
Club Med's usual terms/conditions as stipulated shall apply for all prizes (including the process for redeeming or claiming the same).
Restrictions:
Entry to the contest is only open to residents of Australia aged above 18 years old.
The contest is not open to Club Med employees/judges and their immediate families.
Each Participant is not entitled to more than one prize during the whole period of the contest.
General Provisions:
By entering the contest, the participants accept these Terms and Conditions. The participant’s entry will be deemed void where it does not comply with any of these Terms and Conditions.
Club Mediterranee (Australia) Pty Ltd with ABN 001 302 012 with registered address at 227 Elizabeth Street, NSW, 2000, Australia (“Club Med”) reserves the right to modify the Terms and Conditions, make prize substitutions or cancel the contest without prior notice. Club Med’s decision is final, and no appeal or further correspondence will be entertained.
By submitting an entry, entrants warrant that the video is original, does not infringe any third-party rights (including copyright, music, trademarks, or privacy rights) and contains only individuals who have given prior consent. Entrants grant Club Med a perpetual, irrevocable, royalty free, transferable license to use, edit, reproduce, publish and communicate the video and story for judging and marketing purposes. Club Med is not responsible for upload failures, technical issues, or data loss on the contest platform, Entrants must ensure successful upload.
The participant agrees that Club Med may collect, use and disclose the participant’s name, details and personal data (including phone number, email address, photographs, audiovisual and other recordings) for the purposes including but not limited to: to communicate with the participant for the purposes related to the contest and for other promotion and marketing purposes, to provide goods and services to the participant upon request, for publicity (whether to promote the contest or otherwise) and for other matters for which the participant has provided Club Med with consent, without further notification, remuneration or compensation. Participants acknowledge that their personal information and video content may be stored on servers outside of Australia. By entering, participants consent to their name, story and video being published if selected as a finalist or winner. Entries and personal data may be retained for up to 24 months for audit and promotional; purposes. Finalists/winners cannot withdraw publication consent. Entries must not copntain personal health information, medical claims, or content involving vulnerable individuals.
Content Rights and Usage - By submitting an entry video through the contest platform, entrants grant Club Med a perpetual, irrevocable, royalty-free, worldwide, transferable license to use, edit, reproduce, publish, and communicate the video and story for judging, promotional, and marketing purposes across Club Med's website, social media channels, and other marketing materials. Club Med may edit shorten or adapt videos for clarity or format while ensuring the story is not misrepresented. Club Med may feature finalist and winner videos on its social media platforms (including Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn) without additional permission or compensation. This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with ShortStack, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, or any other social media platform.
Club Med may disqualify any entry that contains offensive, defamatory, illegal, misleading, infringing, or inappropriate content, or any entry submitted using automated tools, false accounts, or vote manipulation. Club Med may request proof of identity or eligibility at any time. Videos must not include copyrighted music without license. If minors appear, parental consent must be obtained and provided on request. Entrants indemnify Club Med for any IP claims
The winner agrees to be filmed and photographed during the Mumcation trip and grants full promotional rights to Club Med.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Club Med will not be liable for any loss or damage whatsoever (including but not limited to direct or consequential loss) or for personal injury as a result of contest entry or winning the prize.
By entering this contest or accepting a prize, to the maximum extent permitted by law, the participant agree to indemnify, release and hold harmless each of Club Med, its related companies, its parent company, affiliates, directors, officers, employees and representatives against any and all liability, losses, demands, claims, actions, damages (including special, indirect and consequential damages), costs and expenses arising from or incurred, directly or indirectly, as a result of the participant’s entry into the contest and acceptance, possession, use or misuse of the prize, including without limitation, personal injuries, death and damage to personal or real property, due in whole or in part.
Club Med is not responsible for any inability of the winner to travel due to force majeure events including but not limited to natural disasters, pandemics, government restrictions, airline disruptions or resort closures. In such cases, no alternative prize or compensation will be provided.
In the event of any inconsistency between these Terms and Conditions and any brochures, marketing or promotional materials relating to the contest, these Terms and Conditions, and all subsequent variations, shall prevail.
Nothing in these terms and conditions excludes, restricts or modifies any consumer guarantee, right or remedy conferred by the Australian Consumer Law that cannot be excluded. To the extent permitted by law, Club Meds' liability is limited to the resupply of the services or cost of resupply.
These terms and conditions are governed by the laws of New South Wales, Australia. Entrants submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of New South Whales.
This promotion is a game of skill. Skill, creativity, and merit determine the selection of the finalists and the final winner. Chance plays no part in determining the outcome of this promotion.
Club Med reserves the right to feature selected entries for promotional or editorial purposes at its discretion. Editorial selection is entirely separate from and does not influence the judging or voting outcome of the promotion.
The total prize value does not exceed the stated maximum value as outlined in these terms and conditions.
Club Med is not responsible for any delay or failure caused by events beyond its reasonable control.
In the event of any inconsistency between the Chinese and English versions of these Terms and Conditions, the English version shall prevail.
Airline Terms & Conditions: Separate terms and conditions apply for Malaysia airlines regarding baggage allowance, check-in procedures, flight changes, cost, and cancellations. Subject to airline's terms and conditions and approval.
TERMS & CONDITIONS OF SPONSORED LAND STAY PRIZES
Club Med's terms and conditions set out herein shall apply for each Club Med sponsored prizes of free land stays. These terms and conditions shall be set out in the voucher/certificate for the Prize.
Each winner shall be notified of his/her Prize, and the Voucher will be issued to them for the Prize.
The Prize must be redeemed and utilized strictly:
-- only in the Club Med Resort(s) specified in the Voucher and
-- for the exact dates set out in the Mumcation trip (05 – 10 November 2026).
If so, specified by the Voucher, the Prize cannot be utilized outside of dates specified.
To redeem the Prize, prior reservation must be made directly with the Club Med Meetings & Events Office issuing the Voucher, and the Voucher must be presented for such reservation.
Upon acceptance/confirmation of the reservation by the Club Med Sales Office, the Prize shall be redeemed on the acceptance/confirmation date. No amendments or cancellations are allowed, and any unused land stay will be forfeited.
The Prize is not transferable and is not redeemable for cash or in kind. No compensation will be given for an unused portion of land stay.
The land stay is for the specified number of adults on a Superior room basis. Included are all meals, free flow of wine and juices during mealtimes, sporting activities with tuition, and nightly entertainment, workshops as specified. Any beverage/food other than those provided during meals, personal purchases at the boutique or bazaar and excursions are on personal account and excluded.
Local transfers shall be included. Air transportation is excluded from land packages.
Additional items not covered under the Prize (including where applicable local transfer costs, air transportation where excluded) shall be payable at the time of acceptance/confirmation.
Additional bookings that are confirmed will be subjected to the standard terms & conditions of Club Med & cancellation procedures will apply.
Other usual Club Med terms and conditions including those set out in the Voucher shall also apply.
