Overview

Water is a vital resource in our community, and conserving it is essential for our future. The “Every Drop Counts” initiative aims to educate and engage the younger generation, and foster a culture of mindfulness towards water usage.

The annual poster contest invites students from kindergarten through 12th grade across the Texas Panhandle to showcase their creativity by designing posters that emphasize the importance of water conservation.

Key Dates

February 15th, 2025 – Contest opens for 2025.

May 31st, 2025 – Deadline to submit a poster.

Prize Information

Participants have the opportunity to win exciting prizes, including dining gift cards and exclusive merchandise. Moreover, the winning artworks will be featured in the upcoming “2026 Every Drop Counts” calendar, serving as a year-round reminder of the significance of water conservation.

More information regarding this year’s competition prizes will be posted here soon.

Entry Rules & Requirements

• The contest theme is “Every Drop Counts.”
• The poster should be artistic, positive in approach, and focus on water conservation.
• Poster must be at least 11 x 8.5 inches, but not larger than 17 x 11 inches and must be in a landscape (horizontal) layout.
• Poster may be submitted on paper or poster board.
• Must be student’s original artwork.
• No signatures on posters.
• No syndicated, copyrighted or clipart images.
• No computer aided or copy-machine poster entries.
• A completed entry form must be attached to the back of each poster submitted.
• Reproducibility will be a factor in the judges’ decisions, so use good lettering and bright, high contrast colors.
• Entries MUST be received by May 31st, 2025, and may be turned in at any Amarillo Public Library or the second floor of the Simms Municipal Building.
• Judge’s decisions are final. Prizes cannot be redeemed for money.
• Entry forms can be found linked below or at any Amarillo Public Library location.