2010 Water Conservation Week Poster & Poetry Contests

"Let the Contests Begin!" BWS Launches the 2010 Poster and Poetry Contests
2010 Calendar also available to the public.

The Honolulu Board of Water Supply (BWS) is eager to usher in its 32nd Annual Poster Contest and 2nd Annual Poetry Contest.  Oahu's bright young minds are asked to interpret this year's theme, "Stop the Drop," through art and poetry as a way to learn and better understand the value of water conservation.

The poster contest is open to Oahu keiki in grades Kindergarten to 6, while the poetry contest is open to Oahu students in grades 7 to 12.

2010 Contest Theme

"Stop the Drop", the 2010 contest theme, is aimed at educating island keiki about the importance of leak detection.  So, why is it important?  Leak detection saves both water and money.  According to the Environmental Protection Agency, a leaky faucet that drips at the rate of one drip per second can waste more than 3,000 gallons in one year - that's enough water to fill 60 large fish tanks!  Regular leak detection and repair are simple ways to save money and prevent millions of gallons of water from being lost.

Parents, Teachers and Keiki: Click the links below to find supplemental educational materials about leak detection!

Worksheets, games, and helpful hints - as well as a "how to check for leaks" handout and instructional video - provide detailed information on the importance of leak detection.

Stop the Drop. Artwork and poetry must reflect contest theme.  (right) Illustration by 2007 poster contest first place winner Ali Nakashima.

Contest Rules

Entries must be submitted with a completed entry form by 4:30 p.m. on March 10, 2010, to the Board of Water Supply Communications Office at 630 South Beretania Street or to any Oahu satellite city hall during their normal business hours.

Click the following links to download contest rules, an entry form, a list of competition levels and prizes, and a list of drop off locations and business hours.

Click the following links to download a news story about the poster and poetry contest that can be used in your school's newspaper/newsletter.  Poster Contest Story | Poetry Contest Story

For more information about these annual contests or calendar, call 748-5041 or email contactus@hbws.org.

2010 Calendar

Also, the new 2010 Water Conservation calendar is available to the public.  The calendar was recently delivered to all Oahu public and private schools, elected officials and community leaders.  If you would like a copy of the calendar, you can pick one up at the BWS lobby at 630 South Beretania Street, while supplies last, or you can download and print the 2010 Water Conservation Calendar here.

Click here to view our 2009 Water Conservation Week Poster Contest Keiki Art Gallery and video news story featuring the award-winning posters and poetry contest entries.

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