MWRA Poster, Writing and Video Contests for 2022-2023 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)

Students are asked to use their creative skills to design a poster explaining the importance of water conservation.

Posters should be no smaller than 8.5" x 11" inches and no larger than 18" x 24" inches. Posters received bigger or smaller than these dimensions will not be judged.

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

Writing Contest (grades 3-8)

Students are asked to use their creative skills to write an essay, poem or story explaining the importance of water conservation.

Writing entries must be no more than 2 single-sided pages and may be typed or written neatly in ink.

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

Deadline

Entries must be postmarked by Wednesday, March 15, 2023. Early entries are encouraged.

Rules

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

Required Forms and Labels

Students may enter on their own if they live in or attend a school in the MWRA service area. 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).

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.

Winners will be announced in April 2023.

How to Submit Contest Entries

All entries must be mailed to:

MWRA School Program
2 Griffin Way
Chelsea, MA 02150

Early entries are encouraged!

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. And, don't forget to check your spelling! For inspiration and examples, check out our poster contest winners for 2021-2022.

What Makes a Good Writing Entry

First, be sure your entry is on topic. 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. Don't forget to check your spelling! For ideas, take a look at our writing contest winners for 2021-2022.

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?

Please contact Jacqueline Collins, MWRA School Program Administrative Coordinator at Jacqueline.Collins@mwra.com, (617) 305-5681.