Annual Water Awareness Poster Contest for Students
2026 contest theme: Water Connects Us All
Entry deadline: Feb. 26, 2026
Every year, IRWD hosts a poster contest for students in grades kindergarten through 12th. This year, students are asked to create a poster that shows the importance of protecting our water resources and how water connects us all. Posters are selected based on the originality and clarity of the message as well as the artistic level and overall uniqueness. The posters will be judged within grades K-2, 3-5, 6-8 and 9-12 — so everyone has a chance to win!
Check back in January 2026 for the official entry form and more information.
First-round finalists in the 2026 Water Awareness Poster Contest win an IRWD certificate, a special gift and the chance to be published in an IRWD coloring book. IRWD finalists have a chance to be entered into separate contests sponsored by the Municipal Water District of Orange County and Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, where winners are then chosen to be part of the following year's water awareness student art calendar.
Poster rules:
—Open to K-12 students in the IRWD service area.
—Submissions must reflect the student's own ability.
—Posters must be drawn horizontally on 8.5x11" or 12x18" paper.
—Posters with copyrighted characters will not be accepted.
See the 2026 Water Awareness Poster Contest flyer (a Spanish-language version is also available).
For questions, email info@IRWD.com or call 949-453-5500.
2025 Water Awareness Poster Contest
Water Heroes: Saving Every Drop
Students can unleash their water-saving powers by creating posters on the importance of protecting our water resources.
IRWD winners
The artists of these posters were honored by IRWD with a certificate and special gift, and a chance to be published in the IRWD coloring book.
Municipal Water District of Orange County (MWDOC) winners
The following students in IRWD’s service area received awards for their work from MWDOC:
—Caleb Chung
—Chloe Kim
—Sophia Kwon
—Olivia Lee
—Damian Lee
—Jane Park
Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (MWD) winners — featured in 2026 calendar
The following students in IRWD’s service area received awards for their work from MWD:
—Akshara Deb
—Sophia Kim
2024 Water Awareness Poster Contest
IRWD winners
The artists of these posters were honored by IRWD with a certificate and special gift, and a chance to be published in the IRWD coloring book.
Municipal Water District of Orange County (MWDOC) winners
The following students in IRWD’s service area received awards for their work from MWDOC:
—Elon Boushey
—David Cha
—Audrey Chao
—Angelina Choi
—Akshara Deb
—Hara Jang
—Gayeon Kang
—Mingyu Kang
—Eileen Kim
—Flora Kweon
—Olivia Seoyeong Lee
—Kana LeQuang
—Sumedh Manthena
—Jane Sarang Park
—Wayne Xu
Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (MWD) winners — featured in 2025 calendar
The following student in IRWD’s service area received awards for their work from MWD:
—Caiyi Yan
