Overview

The City of Ocala Water Resources Department 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 is open to all Marion County K-12 students enrolled in an educational institution. 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

• Poster must be drawn on 8.5” x 11” white paper. It can be drawn vertically or horizontally.
• Each poster must portray a water conservation idea in a slogan, drawing or both. Students may use crayons, paint, color, pencils, or markers. NO highlighters, photos, or computer graphics.
• Students must work on posters individually.
• Only original artwork will be accepted (no trademarked or copyrighted materials).
• Entry forms must be taped, or paper clipped to each poster.
• Posters will not be returned.

For printable guidelines and entry forms, please use the links below:

Drop Savers Poster Contest Guidelines

Drop Savers Poster Contest Entry Form

Submissions

Deadline: March 1, 2024

Please submit all entries by mail or e-mail. A completed entry form must be attached to each poster submission. Scan the poster (in color) and entry form and send it to wrcoordinator@ocalafl.gov or mail the poster and entry form to:

City of Ocala Water Resources Department

Attn: Gabi Sullivan

1805 NE 30 Avenue

Building 600, Ocala, FL 34470

Judging 

Each submission will be judged based on the poster’s message, creativity, and originality, not just artistic ability. The first-place winner in each division will be recognized at a City Council Meeting, receive a gift bag, and have their artwork displayed by local media and at the Ocala Wetland Recharge Park. First place winners will have an opportunity to participate in the FSAWWA statewide Drop Savers poster contest and obtain additional prices.

For more information visit: http://fsawwa.org

For questions, please contact wrcoordinator@ocalafl.gov or call (352) 351-6772.