Water Supply Invites Student Artists to Enter 7th Annual Keiki Water Conservation Poster Contest
Water Supply Invites Student Artists to Enter 7th Annual Keiki Water Conservation Poster Contest
HILO, HAWAI‘I – The Department of Water Supply (DWS), County of Hawai‘i, is inviting young artists to showcase their creativity and knowledge by entering its 7th Annual Keiki Water Conservation Poster Contest.
Hawai‘i Island kindergarteners through sixth graders are encouraged to enter their original artwork by the deadline of Friday, March 14, 2025. This year’s theme of “Being Water Wise is…” challenges keiki to illustrate how using water wisely can help to conserve our most precious resource – safe drinking water. Entries will be judged based on creativity, inspiration, and originality. Water Conservation educational resources can be found under the “Conservation” link at www.hawaiidws.org.
“The Keiki Water Conservation Poster Contest is an opportunity for our youth to demonstrate their creativity and learn about the importance of protecting our water resources,” said Mayor Kimo Alameda. “Conservation requires all of us, and we look forward to celebrating their artistic skills and learning how we can all be more water wise as families and communities.”
Poster contest entries should be accompanied by a completed entry form available at www.hawaiidws.org, via email by contacting dws@hawaiidws.org or by calling DWS on regular working days at (808) 961-8050. Contest entries should be mailed to DWS in Hilo or dropped off at DWS’ offices in Hilo, Kona or Waimea by Friday, March 14, 2025. Address locations and contest rules are listed on the entry form and at www.hawaiidws.org.
“Each year we look forward to the creative and beautiful work by our island youth and are always amazed at their ability to connect their artistic talents with the importance of water as a vital resource,” said Manager-Chief Engineer Keith Okamoto. “Mahalo for your participation!”
There is no charge to enter the contest, and prizes will be awarded to the top three entries from each grade level K-6, 1st place = prizes valued at $150, 2nd place = prizes valued at $100, and 3rd place = prizes valued at $50.
Founded in 1949, the Department of Water Supply is a semi-autonomous agency of the County of Hawai‘i. The Department’s mission is to provide customers with an adequate and continuous supply of safe drinking water in a financially responsible manner through the operation of its 23 separate public water systems that combined deliver approximately 25 million gallons of water each day to Hawai‘i Island communities.
