MWRA Poster, Writing and Video Contests for 2018-2019 Main Page

We hope the students will have fun with this topic and learn some important facts in the process. Good luck to all participants!

Poster Contest (grades K-12)

Use your creative skills to design a poster showing how STEM is being used at the MWRA. Posters should be no smaller than 8.5x11 inches and no larger than 18x24 inches.

Gr. K-2: S in STEM – How is SCIENCE used at the MWRA?

Gr. 3-5: T in STEM – How is TECHNOLOGY used at the MWRA?

Gr. 6-8: E in STEM – How is ENGINEERING used at the MWRA?

Gr. 9-12: M in STEM – How is MATH used at the MWRA?

POSTERS WILL BE JUDGED IN 4 CATEGORIES: Gr. K-2, 3-5, 6-8 and 9-12.

Writing Contest (grades 3-8)

Use your creative skills to write an essay, story, or poem focusing on how STEM is used at the MWRA Water and/or Wastewater Treatment Plants.

Writing entries may focus on SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, MATH or any combination of these. Writing entries must be no more than 2 single sided pages. Double sided entries will not be judged.

WRITING WILL BE JUDGED IN 2 CATEGORIES: Gr. 3-5 and 6-8.

Deadline

Entries must be postmarked by Wednesday, March 6, 2019. Early entries are encouraged.

Rules

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

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 card, 2nd prize is a $50.00 card, and 3rd prize is a $25.00 card.

All winners, including honorable mention winners, are invited with their families to an Awards Ceremony at Deer Island on Friday, May 24, 2019.

How to Submit Contest Entries

All entries must be mailed to:

MWRA School Program
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 2017-2018.

What Makes a Good Writing Entry

First, be sure your entry addresses the question. As good as a piece might be, if it isn't on topic, it can't win a prize. Then, use your creativity to make your entry stand out. The reader should remember your work because there was something unique about it. An essay can be just as creative as a poem or dialogue, if it has a clear theme and is developed cleverly. For ideas, take a look at our writing contest winners for 2017-2018.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

How to Submit Contest Entries
All entries must be mailed to:

MWRA School Contest
2 Griffin Way
Chelsea, MA 02150

Deadline: Wednesday, March 6, 2019

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.