Pennsylvania American Water Seeking Entries for Annual “Protect Our Watersheds” Art Contest
February 02 2016 - 10:15AM
Business Wire
Fourth, fifth, and sixth graders encouraged to
create art for the environment
Pennsylvania American Water announced today that entries are now
being accepted for its 14th Annual “Protect Our Watersheds” Art
Contest. All fourth-, fifth-, and sixth-grade students in schools
served by Pennsylvania American Water are eligible, as well as
individual students who live in the company’s service area. The
contest encourages students to tap into their artistic talents to
express the importance of protecting Pennsylvania’s water
resources.
Pennsylvania American Water is currently sending contest
information and applications to teachers in nearly 500 schools in
its service territory. Winners will be selected based on creative
vision, artistic talent, understanding of watershed protection and
the ability to communicate that understanding. As part of their
entry, students must write a brief narrative on the personal impact
of watershed protection.
“Students are learning about environmental stewardship and their
role in protecting our resources every day,” said Pennsylvania
American Water President Kathy L. Pape. “Through this contest,
we’re encouraging students to creatively depict the importance of
our watersheds and how they can protect them.”
The deadline for artwork submissions is March 30, 2016. Contest
guidelines and entry forms are available on the company’s Web site
at www.pennsylvaniaamwater.com, under “About Us,” and “Community
Programs.”
In 2015, the company received more than 500 entries from
students across the state. The grand prize winner was Nova Douglas
from Jefferson County.
In total, six students will be recognized, with a first-,
second- and third-place winner selected from eastern and western
Pennsylvania. First-place winners will be rewarded with a $100 gift
card to Barnes & Noble. Two second- and third-place winners
will be awarded a $50 and $25 gift card, respectively.
In addition, the overall grand prize winner will have her/his
artwork featured on “Bloomer” cards distributed by Pennsylvania
American Water. Bloomer cards are seed-filled packets that, when
planted and tended, produce a variety of wildflowers. All entrants
will receive a Watershed Champion certificate. Awards will be
presented in May as part of National Drinking Water Week
activities.
Pennsylvania American Water is the largest water utility in the
state, providing high-quality and reliable water and/or wastewater
services to approximately 2.2 million people. Founded in 1886,
American Water is the largest and most geographically diverse
publicly traded U.S. water and wastewater utility company. With
headquarters in Voorhees, N.J., the company employs approximately
6,800 dedicated professionals who provide drinking water,
wastewater and other related services to an estimated 15 million
people in 47 states and parts of Canada. More information can be
found by visiting www.amwater.com.
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