Youth Poster Contest

Water Wise Youth Poster Contest

2024 Theme: "Water Is Life"

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 girl stands on a grassy hill with flowers. White clouds overhead are raining, and one cloud says "Precious water equals precious life."
Animals stand near a pond in a woodland area. In the pond read the words, "Don't waste water because life depends on it!"
A planet earth is in the background of a house and a tree. The top says "H2O is life."
An earth is in the center of four quadrants showing different uses of water, such as rainwater harvesting, showering, hygiene
A child uses a hose to water plants. The words "Water Is Life!" is plastered across the sky in the background, where rain is falling on trees.
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A circle containing the words "Water Is Life" sits in the middle of four quadrants showing different uses of water.
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A large water drop says "Water Is Life" and is surrounded by many uses of water in squares
A stream runs through a forest and a deer drinks from it. At the bottom of the image it says "Water Is Life. Water Helps Lives."
The planet Earth is suspended among raindrops containing pictures of the many uses of water such as for plants, for drinking, and for wildlife.

2024 Poster Contest Winning Entries

3rd Grade 

  • 1st Place – Italia Espinoza, Ms. Ward, Carmichael Elementary School 
  • 2nd Place – Ahitza Morales, Mr. Cooke, All Saints Catholic School
  • Honorable Mention- Mila Gonzalez, Mr. Cooke, All Saints Catholic School

4th Grade 

  • 1st Place- Olivia Vinch, Mrs. Vinch, Huachuca Mountain Elementary School
  • 2nd Place- Taden Hargis, Ms. Burden, Bella Vista Elementary School
  • Honorable Mention - Cecelia Yost, Ms. Burden, Bella Vista Elementary School

5th Grade 

  • 1st Place and Grand Prize – Amia Martinez-Empie, Mrs. Rojas, Village Meadows Elementary School 
  • 2nd Place – Eli Gonzalez, Mrs. Rojas, Village Meadows Elementary School
  • Honorable Mention - Adeline Gosch, Mrs. Rojas, Village Meadows Elementary School

6th Grade 

  • 1st Place – Jazelle Sanchez, Mrs. Nogales, Huachuca Mountain Elementary School
  • 2nd Place - Mikaylin Hartmann, Mrs. Sides, Town and Country Elementary School
  • Honorable Mention - Ava Ramirez, Mrs. Nogales, Huachuca Mountain Elementary School