St. Lucie County Public Utilities cordially invites students to participate in our "Drop Savers" poster contest. Students in grades K-12 are encouraged to create a poster depicting a water conservation idea, in slogan form, drawing form, or both. The contest teaches elementary-aged school children and reminds middle and high school-aged teens about the importance of water conservation. We feel that our best opportunity to conserve water is through a long-range education and awareness program, and what better way than to begin with our young people.

Poster Contest Guidelines
Posters will be designated under one of the following categories when submitted to the statewide contest (a local winner from each grade level will be awarded):

• Division 1: Kindergarten and First Grade
• Division 2: Second and Third Grade
• Division 3: Fourth and Fifth Grade
• Division 4: Middle School; Grades Six, Seven and Eight
• Division 5: High School; Grades Nine, Ten, Eleven and Twelve

Guidelines 

•  Poster shall be drawn on an 8 ½” x 11” white paper. It could be drawn vertically or horizontally.
• Students may use crayons, paint, color pencils, or markers. No highlighters, photos, or computer graphics are permitted.
• Students must work on posters individually, otherwise posters will be disqualified.

Judging

•  Select a panel of judges and rate the poster for the message, creativity, and originality
  (not just artistic ability).
• Choose first place winners' poster from each grade division under participation.
• Remember that students are to create a poster depicting a Water Conservation idea. "Don't Pollute the Water" is a good theme, but not really water conservation. 

Prizes

• Recognized at St. Lucie County Board of County Commissioners Meeting
• Featured on St. Lucie County’s social media handles and website
• Displayed artwork at St. Lucie County facilities
• Gift cards and other prizes
•  Winners will have an opportunity to participate in the FSAWWA statewide Drop Savers poster contest and obtain additional prizes. For more information, visit www.fsawwa.org/page/2025DropSavers

DEADLINE for entries is FEBRUARY 27, 2026