MWRA Poster Contest for 2013-2014

Grade 5-8 students in the MWRA service area are invited to participate in our Annual Poster Contest for 2013-2014.

Download a complete contest entry packet (PDF) for all rules, FAQs, forms, labels and other important details.

Eligibility

The poster contest is open to all grade K-8 students in the MWRA service area. Only schools in the service area are eligible to enter.

Contest Topic

Create a poster that advertises why you should not use your toilet as a trash barrel. Visit our Poster Contest Page for more information.

Deadline

Entries must be postmarked by Wednesday, March 12, 2014. Early entries are encouraged.

Rules

Rules are included in the contest entry packet (PDF).

Please Note: All Contests

Teachers and students, please remember that while this year’s topic is sewer-related, posters, essays and videos must be in good taste. Do not include graphic depictions of dirty toilets, urine, fecal matter or used personal care products.

Required Forms and Labels

Every group of student entries must have a Contest Registration Form and each entry must have a Student Label attached securely to the back of the entry. Forms and labels are included in the contest entry packet (PDF).

Students may enter on their own if they live in or attend a school in the MWRA service area. You must include the student label on the back of your entry. Labels are included in the contest entry packet (PDF).

Prizes

First prize in each category is a $100.00 gift check, 2nd prize is a $50.00 check, and 3rd prize is a $25.00 check. In the poster contest there are (3) categories K-2, 3-5,
and 6-8. In each of the categories there is a 1st, 2nd, 3rd and (3) honorable mention winners. All winners, including honorable mention winners, are invited with their families to an Awards Ceremony at Deer Island on Friday, May 23, 2014.

How to Submit Contest Entries

Posters should be no smaller than 8 ½ x 11 and no larger than 18 x 24.

All entries must be mailed to:

MWRA School Contest
2 Griffin Way
Chelsea, MA 02150

What Makes a Good Poster Entry

Make sure your poster is on topic. Don't try to include too many ideas or activities
on your poster. A single message, clearly illustrated, is more effective. If you use
lettering, make sure it can be read from across a room. For inspiration and examples, check out our poster contest winners for 2012-2013.

Frequently Asked Questions

Questions and answers for teachers and students are included in the contest entry packet (PDF).

What if I still have some questions?

If you still have questions, please contact Meg Tabacsko, MWRA School Program Manager, at meg.tabacsko@mwra.com. If you do not have access to email, please call Meg at 617-305-5646.