Water Management - Water Conservation Information

The City of Durham Department of Water Management presents the
Annual Water Conservation Poster Contest

View The 2011 Water Conservation Poster Contest Winners

 The Department of Water Management sponsors an annual poster contest open to all Durham students in grades K through 8 (public, private and home schools).

This year, the theme for the poster contest is:
"Catch the Wave of Water Conservation!"

Rules of Participation

  1. Each poster must be created on paper of any type (poster board, construction paper, etc.) and must be no larger than 22 inches by 28 inches (standard poster board size). Only the original poster can be submitted into the competition, no photocopies. One poster entry per child may be submitted.

  2. Each poster should depict the student’s own idea(s), reflecting the theme: Catch the Wave of Water Conservation. The idea(s) can be either illustration form only or may include the theme. Students must use only crayons, colored or other pencils, markers or paint. Posters containing computer-generated graphics, photographs, collages or 3-D artwork will not be eligible for consideration.

  3. Each poster must have the official entry form attached to the back. All information must be filled in completely and legibly. Illegible entries will be disqualified. Please print or type ALL information. Entry forms may be copied, if needed.

  4. Each school must submit entries to the City of Durham’s Department of Water Management. Arrangements can be made to pick up entries from the school. If your school wishes to mail the entries, they must be postmarked by March 25, 2011. Please note: Students may submit poster entries directly to the City without school sponsorship. Any entries received or postmarked later than March 25, 2011, will be disqualified from competition.

  5. Grade divisions are as follows:
    • Elementary School Divisions
      • Division A: K – 2nd grades
      • Division B: 3rd – 5th grades
    • Middle School Division: 6th – 8th grades

  6. A panel of judges (to be selected by the City) will select the first, second and third place winning posters for each grade division. Winning posters from each division will represent Durham in the statewide contest sponsored by the NC American Water Works Association and the NC Water Environment Association. It is an option for the school to submit all posters for a grade division or your school may choose to select the first place entries in each category and forward to us. If you choose to make the selection, please notify us in advance. Also, we would be happy to assist in the selection process in conjunction with your "school" panel.

  7. Posters will be judged on message (keep in mind the theme), originality, creativity and overall presentation.

  8. Posters become the property of the City of Durham and will not be returned. Local winners will be recognized at special ceremonies during Drinking Water Week and winning entries will be displayed during Drinking Water Week. All prizes will be awarded in conjunction with National Drinking Water Week, May 1-7, 2011.

  9. Submit your school’s poster entries by March 25, 2011, to:

    Al Nelson, Conservation Coordinator
    City of Durham, Department of Water Management
    1600 Mist Lake Dr., Durham, NC 27704
    Phone: (919) 560-4381, ext. 35248
    E-mail: Albert.Nelson@durhamnc.gov