LEGO Build Contest
New to 2026
Build with LEGO® and help us support neurodivergent job seekers in building careers in STEAM!
At Level It Up and Specialisterne Canada, we are dedicated to promoting the gifts, talents, and aptitudes of the neurodivergent community. What better way to showcase that creativity than a contest that earns you prizes, recognition, and social media glory?
Want to sponsor one of our prizes? Sponsors receive recognition on our website, on LinkedIn, Instagram and in newsletter during and after the campaign period.
We have a range of sponsorship levels to suit your support.
Donations made during the contest will be eligible for tax receipts through Specialisterne Canada.
How our contest works
Both Level It Up and Specialisterne Canada love helping skilled autistic job seekers together with their employers build careers in science, technology, engineering, the arts and math. We also love Lego! What better way to promote your creativity as a Lego Builder and our dedication to promoting the gifts, talents and aptitudes of autistic job seekers and their employers than by staging a contest where your Lego builds earn you prizes and recognition through our social media channels.
Enter your original design and encourage your friends and family to vote for their favourite model. You can vote once per day and we will keep a running tally and provide regular updates on our top performers. Bonus points go to builds that include and describe aspects of autistic lived experience.
2026 Prize Categories
We’re looking for original “MOCs” (My Own Creations)—no kit builds, please! Show us your imagination.
Theme 1: Build your own monster or character in honour of the new LEGO® Pokémon sets
Theme 2: Architecture – Build a structure, real or imagined.
Theme 3: Story & Community – Use bricks to tell a story or show us your favorite place.
Theme 4: Recreate a Piece of Art – Depict a masterpiece not yet featured in official LEGO® sets.
Theme 5: Nature & Science – Explore biology, physics, or the deep reaches of space.
Bonus Points: We love seeing builds that incorporate aspects of autism, neurodiversity, inclusion and accessibility into the design!
No kit builds please – show us what you can do with your creativity and imagination.
VOTING & AWARDS: TWO WAYS TO WIN!
Once the builds are live, the power is in the hands of the community! We have two special awards to recognize our builders’ impact and skills.
1. The People’s Choice Awards – 5 Prizes of $500 LEGO® Gift Certificates (or equivalent cash value) – 1 prize per category.
- The Goal: Celebrate and acknowledge the skill and imagination of the participating builders!
- How it works: Visitors to our site get one FREE vote per day. This is about rallying your friends, family, and social media followers to show their love for your creation.
- The Prize: $500 LEGO® Gift Certificates (or equivalent cash value), Official “People’s Choice” Digital Badge and a featured spotlight on our socials.
2. *NEW* The Community Champion Award
The Prize: A special LEGO-themed prize pack.
The Goal: Fundraising impact!
How it works: Want to “Level Up” a build’s ranking? Every $1 donated through supporting a particular builder counts as one “Boost Vote.”
Make donations through Specialisterne’s donation page. Example: A $20 donation = 20 Boost Votes! Just name the builder when making your donation.
4 Simple Steps
- Fill out the official contest application form.
- Upload 3 photos to showcase your build
- To ensure a fair competition, all entries must be physical builds. AI-generated images will be disqualified. We reserve the right to request additional photos of the build from a different angle if authenticity is questioned.
- We want to see the real deal! In one of your three photos, please place a common object (like a coin, a pen, or even your hand) next to your build. This helps us see the scale of your creation and confirms it’s a physical build made by you!
- Pay the $10 entry fee to officially join the race.
Voter Power: Once your build is live, encourage your friends, family, and fans to vote for your model on the Level it Up website! We’ll be sharing regular updates on the top performers.
All proceeds will be shared between Specialisterne and Level It Up to support our networks of neurodivergent job seekers.
Rules & Regulations
Important Dates
Contest Opens:
March 15, 2026
Contest Closes:
April 1, 2026
Winners announced:
April 2nd – World Autism Awareness Day
Check out some of our past entries for inspiration!
Voter favourite build overall and Favourite Structure
Mushroom Forest Sanctuary by a Waterfall by Sree P.
Voter favourite Animal, People and Plants entry and second overall favourite
