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Some of the most plentiful and cleanest drinking water on the planet can be found here in Vermont. Our health and well-being are supported by safe and reliable drinking water supplies—and the water professionals working at water treatment facilities across the state. Think about what life would be like without safe and reliable water.

Each year, Vermont Drinking Water Week provides engaging educational opportunities for students in grades 4-6 during Drinking Water Week (the first full week of May).

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Students in 4th, 5th, and 6th grade are invited to submit artwork that reflects this year’s theme: Water’s Many Powers. This is an opportunity for students to think creatively about the importance of water in their lives and our world.

Click here for more information about the poster contest (PDF)

Students should use this fact sheet to learn more about drinking water and develop your poster.

There will be a winner and honorable mention(s) for each grade level. Winners will receive a prize and be recognized at the Drinking Water Week Fair on May 9.

Submissions are due Monday, March 31, 2025.

Rules

• Click here to read full rules (PDF)
• Artwork must be created for the sole purpose of this contest.
• Artwork should be no larger than 8 ½” x 11”
• Artwork must be original and can be in any medium including hand-drawn, digitally created (no AI-generated content), photography, or collage.
• Students should work individually on their posters.
• The Committee discourages depicting single-use bottles in a positive light.
• Spelling counts!

Submission

Mail entries to:

Vermont Drinking Water Week Committee
c/o Vermont Rural Water Association
20 Susie Wilson Rd, Suite B
Essex Junction, VT 05452

Email entries to vermontdrinkingwaterweek@gmail.com with “Poster Contest” in the subject line.

Submissions must be received by close-of-businesses on Monday, March 31, 2025. Please include the student’s name, grade, teacher, and school on the back of each submission.

By submitting an entry, participants agree to have their artwork used throughout the year in or on nonprofit publications, web pages, social media, presentations, and special events. Names will be withheld on social media posts.

4th grade winner from Fletcher Elementary School

6th grade winner from Northfield Middle & High School

4th grade winner from Fayston Elementary School

5th grade winner (three-way tie) from Pownal Elementary School

5th grade winner (three-way tie) from Fayston Elementary School

4th grade winner from Ludlow Elementary School

5th grade winner from Ludlow Elementary School

4th Grade Winner

5th Grade Winner

PSA

Since Vermont Drinking Water Week couldn’t hold their usual fair in 2020, they put together this fun PSA. Check it out!