Youth Poster Contest

Water Wise Youth Poster Contest

2023 Theme: "I Care About Water Because..."

Water is important for so many aspects of our lives-- this year, students showed what water means to them and what inspires them to save water. This poster contest is meant to encourage students to learn about their role in the watershed they live in and how to conserve and protect our water resources, now and for future generations. Click on the posters to enlarge and learn about the student artists.

    A poster submission showing a sun shining in a blue sky over a green field. A deer is near a pond and a child plays in the pond. Text in black in the sky says "I care about water because I care about us and we need water daily!"
    A sun sets in a blue sky with ocean waves in the background. In the foreground is a sandy ground with a saguaro cactus, with the text "Water comes in different ways"
    The text "I care about water because" is in the center of three sections. Upper left section says "It helps me take care of myself" and shows a water drop in a bathroom. Upper right says "It helps me produce of the Earth" and shows a water drop on a sunny day watering flowers and grass. Bottom says "It keeps me ALIVE" and shows water drop in a field of grass and flowers.
    On a white background is text "I care about water because" and "I care about water because if we did not have water, we would not survive. We also use water for many other stuff, like cooking and gardening. If possible, I wish people would clean water!" A cloud has the word "condensation" on it, and its rain is labeled "precipitation." A body of water is at the bottom and contains a glacier labeled "solid" as well as sea creatures such as dolphins and whales.
    Text on a background of blue sky and green grass and mountains says "I care about water because it is needed by lots of animals, even us!" A tree and a moose and Wettie the Water Drop are in the foreground. Fish swim in the stream.
    A large eye is crying, which has an iris made to look like planet earth. The text "Water means life to me" at the top of the image. Smaller images on the side show an earth both with and without water, a cycle of a tree growing from seed and the text "A lifecycle that water can help with"
    On a white background a waterfall falls over a cliff and mountains stand next to it. Text says "Preserve water because water is a natural resource that keeps us healthy. It's a required liquid for our wellbeing."
    A blue sky and a red house on a green hill, with a white cloud raining rain, the cloud containing the text "I love water because if it wasn't for water, we wouldn't be here! Not only that but we would not have activities like swimming." Background says "Always throw away your trash, never litter."
    On a white background, a hanging plant, a green hillside with water running through it, a tree, and Wettie, the Water Wise mascot. The text I CARE about water because it gives us LIFE. If water was gone, all of these things would be gone, too!"
    Gray mountains, green trees and a stream. Text says "Life is good. Life is great. If you want to live it to the fullest...Then you need Water!"
    On a white background is a tree and grass with two children standing beneath it holding signs that say "Recycle water" and "Help save the earth." Text says "Recycle Water" with a recycle symbol around a drop of water. Water drops fall into a cup held by a yellow bunny wearing a hat. Hands hold the earth.

    2023 Poster Contest Winning Entries

    3rd Grade 

    • 1st Place – Kayleigh Middleton, Veritas Christian Community School, Mrs. Carns 
    • 2nd Place – Paislee McNeely, Veritas Christian Community School, Mrs. Carns 

    4th Grade 

    • 1st Place and Grand Prize winner – Amia Empie-Martinez, Village Meadows, Mrs. Rojas 
    • 2nd Place – Naomi Fager, Pueblo del Sol, Mrs. Lewis 
    • Honorable Mention – William Hebenstreit, Town and Country, Mrs. Smith 

    5th Grade 

    • 1st Place – Lola Allen, Town and Country, Mrs. Sulger 
    • 2nd Place – Rihanna Davenport, Town and Country, Mrs. Sulger 
    • Honorable Mention – Karten Sterling, Center for Academic Success, Mrs. Pereda 

    6th-8th Grade 

    • 1st Place – Ruby Lowe, Huachuca Mountain, Mrs. LaPaglia 
    • 2nd Place – Aislin Soboleski, Center for Academic Success, Mrs. Kylee 
    •  Honorable Mention – Leanne Bui, Huachuca Mountain, Mrs. Kuriger