Annual Water Awareness Poster Contest for Students
Every year, IRWD hosts a poster contest for students in grades kindergarten through 12th. This year, students are asked to create a poster that shows the importance of protecting our water resources and how water connects us all. Posters are selected based on the originality and clarity of the message as well as the artistic level and overall uniqueness. The posters will be judged within grades K-2, 3-5, 6-8 and 9-12 — so everyone has a chance to win!
2026 Water Awareness Poster Contest
Water Connects Us All
IRWD winners
The artists of these posters were honored by IRWD with a certificate and special gift, and a chance to be published in the IRWD coloring book.
• Beacon Park K-8 School: Seorin C. (sixth grade)
• Deerfield Elementary: Akshin G. (kindergarten) and Eunhu L. (fourth grade)
• Eastwood Elementary: Sophia K. (second grade)
• Jeffrey Trail Middle School: Jiwon S. (eighth grade)
• Loma Ridge Elementary: Liam I. (third grade)
• Northwood High School: Hyejun P. (ninth grade)
• Oak Creek Elementary: Jihwan K. (fifth grade)
• Orange County School of the Arts: Sophia K. (10th grade)
• Pioneer Middle School: Naelyn K. (seventh grade)
• Portola High School: Jane P. (11th grade) and Seetha V. (12th grade)
• Woodbury Elementary: Hugo I. (first grade)
Municipal Water District of Orange County (MWDOC) winners
Voting is currently taking place
Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (MWD) winners — featured in 2027 calendar
To be determined.
2025 Water Awareness Poster Contest
Water Heroes: Saving Every Drop
Students can unleash their water-saving powers by creating posters on the importance of protecting our water resources.
IRWD winners
The artists of these posters were honored by IRWD with a certificate and special gift, and a chance to be published in the IRWD coloring book.
Municipal Water District of Orange County (MWDOC) winners
The following students in IRWD’s service area received awards for their work from MWDOC:
—Caleb Chung
—Chloe Kim
—Sophia Kwon
—Olivia Lee
—Damian Lee
—Jane Park
Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (MWD) winners — featured in 2026 calendar (download pdf)
The following students in IRWD’s service area received awards for their work from MWD:
—Akshara Deb
—Sophia Kim
2024 Water Awareness Poster Contest
IRWD winners
The artists of these posters were honored by IRWD with a certificate and special gift, and a chance to be published in the IRWD coloring book.
Municipal Water District of Orange County (MWDOC) winners
The following students in IRWD’s service area received awards for their work from MWDOC:
—Elon Boushey
—David Cha
—Audrey Chao
—Angelina Choi
—Akshara Deb
—Hara Jang
—Gayeon Kang
—Mingyu Kang
—Eileen Kim
—Flora Kweon
—Olivia Seoyeong Lee
—Kana LeQuang
—Sumedh Manthena
—Jane Sarang Park
—Wayne Xu
Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (MWD) winners — featured in 2025 calendar
The following student in IRWD’s service area received awards for their work from MWD:
—Caiyi Yan
