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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-05-30 DWS Announces Water Conservation Poster Contest Winners -- press release DEPARTMENT OF WATER SUPPLY  COUNTY OF HAWAI`I 345 KEKŪANAŌ`A STREET, SUITE 20  HILO, HAWAI`I 96720  PH: (808) 961-8050 FAX: (808) 961-8657  EMAIL: DWS@HAWAIIDWS.ORG  WWW.HAWAIIDWS.ORG FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 30, 2019 DWS Announces Keiki Water Conservation Poster Contest Winners HAWAIʻI ISLAND – The County of Hawaiʻi Department of Water Supply (DWS) held its first annual Water Conservation Poster Contest, inspiring Big Island keiki to artistically interpret the DWS motto: “Water, Our Most Precious Resource.” Students from kindergarten through fifth grade were invited to submit entries on behalf of their elementary school until March 22, 2019 in celebration of World Water Day. Over 200 entries were received from students islandwide for this inaugural poster contest. Posters were evaluated on originality, visual artistry, and their ability to convey the contest theme (focusing on fresh drinking water). The judging panel included University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo Professor of Art Michael Marshall, Hawaiian wildlife artist Richard Mortemore, and DWS Civil Engineer Shari Uyeno. The Department of Water Supply proudly announces the winners of its 2019 Water Conservation Poster Contest: Kindergarten – First Place: Christian Sawyer Zavodny Konawaena Elementary - Teacher: Ms. Cheryl Tam Kindergarten – Second Place: Leicy Acia Konawaena Elementary - Teacher: Ms. Cheryl Tam First Grade – First Place: Abigail Cantor Kahakai Elementary - Teacher: Ms. Tiare Hee First Grade – Second Place: Cedar Terpening Waimea Country School - Teacher: Ms. Amanda Rau Second Grade - First Place: Jazz Renauer Kanu o ka Āina New Century Public Charter Schoolʻ Teachers: Ms. Kaylea Kaaihili & Ms. Auhea Haʻo Second Grade – Second Place: Aaliyah Lagaret Kanu o ka Āina New Century Public Charter Schoolʻ Teachers: Ms. Kaylea Kaaihili & Ms. Auhea Haʻo …Water, Our Most Precious Resource …Ka Wai A Kāne… The Department of Water Supply is an Equal Opportunity provider and employer DEPARTMENT OF WATER SUPPLY  COUNTY OF HAWAI`I 345 KEKŪANAŌ`A STREET, SUITE 20  HILO, HAWAI`I 96720  PH: (808) 961-8050 FAX: (808) 961-8657  EMAIL: DWS@HAWAIIDWS.ORG  WWW.HAWAIIDWS.ORG Third Grade – First Place: Jace Walters Hōlualoa Elementary School - Teacher: Mrs. Joy Paul Third Grade – Second Place: Samantha Eicher Hōlualoa Elementary School - Teacher: Mrs. Joy Paul Fourth Grade – First Place: Kauahi Alapaʻi-Boyd Ke Kula 'O Nāwahīokalani'ōpuʻu Iki Lab Public Charter School Teacher: Kumu Puamana Deal Fourth Grade – Second Place: Ryder Pedro Kahakai Elementary School - Teacher: Mrs. Kam Fifth Grade – First Place: Kanoa Shinn Konawaena Elementary School - Teacher: Ms. Melody Schott Fifth Grade – Second Place: Karlie Kahalioumi Konawaena Elementary School - Teacher: Ms. Melody Schott Winning entries and artists and sponsoring teachers were recognized at the May 2019 Water Board meeting. The winning posters will be displayed at the West Hawai’i Civic Center and on www.hawaiidws.org. The Department of Water Supply encourages our keiki to “Be Wai Akamai” by continuing to incorporate water conservation practices into their daily lives. Mahalo nui loa to our volunteer judges, the Hawaiʻi Department of Education, and the Big Island students, teachers and schools for their participation and support. For more information on water conservation, future events, or to view all submitted poster entries, visit: www.hawaiidws.org. Follow @HawaiiDWS on: # # # …Water, Our Most Precious Resource …Ka Wai A Kāne… The Department of Water Supply is an Equal Opportunity provider and employer