Reclaim Our Water 2022 Poster Contest

Reclaim Our Water 2022 POSTER CONTEST

CALLING ALL SUFFOLK COUNTY STUDENT ARTISTS in GRADE 5!

Show off your artistic talents and illustrate your favorite moments with our most treasured natural resource – WATER!

Theme – “My favorite water-related adventures with family and friends!”

Contest Theme

• Create original artwork of your favorite water-related adventures in Suffolk County!
• Use the phrase “I like…” (Examples: swimming, kayaking, fishing, gardening, and more!)

Contest Rules & Guidelines

• Artwork must be in poster format and include positive visual and verbal messages that illustrate the contest theme – poster submissions must meet the following criteria:
  • Poster size either 8.5” x 11” or 11” x 17” for physical/hard copy or digital submission
  • Poster must include the following text “Suffolk County Reclaim Our Water” and the website address “ www.reclaimourwater.info”

• Submissions accepted from Suffolk County students in grade 5 only
• Submission must include contest Entry Form signed by student’s parent or guardian
• Submission must include written description about the artist and their poster inspiration to best explain “Why Water is Important to You”
• Original artwork only – No professional or copyrighted materials or images
• Submit final posters by the deadline as a hard copy or electronic version:
  • Mail/Drop Off – “ATTN: ROW 2022 Poster Contest” to Suffolk County Economic Development & Planning, 11th Floor, 100 Veterans Memorial Highway, Hauppauge, NY 11788 (must be postmarked by the poster contest due date – May 20th)
  • Email – “Subject: ROW 2022 Poster Contest” to EcoDev@SuffolkCountyNY.gov

Important Dates

• Poster Submissions Due: Friday, May 20, 2022
• Winners Announced: Friday, June 3, 2022
• Award Ceremony: Thursday, June 9, 2022

Contest Winners & Awards Ceremony

• Posters judged in four categories: Creativity, Originality, Message, and Relevance.
• Prizes awarded to one (1) Grand Prize winner and up to four (4) Finalists

Winners notified in advance of award ceremony at the Long Island Maritime Museum where posters will be displayed for recognition and special prizes from our sponsors!