Calling All Young Artists: Now Accepting Entries in Pennsylvania American Water's "Protect Our Watersheds" Art Contest

MECHANICSBURG, Pa.

Feb. 11, 2019 10:52 am


Fourth, fifth, and sixth graders encouraged to tap creativity for their watershed

Pennsylvania American Water announced today that entries are now being accepted for its 17th 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.

Contest information and applications were recently sent to teachers in nearly 500 schools in Pennsylvania American Water’s 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.

“These students are the future stewards of our natural resources and they recognize the importance of protecting the environment,” said Pennsylvania American Water President Jeffrey McIntyre. “Our annual art contest provides a creative outlet for sharing what they have learned about our watersheds and how they can have positive impacts on our drinking water sources.”

The deadline for artwork submissions is April 12, 2019. Contest guidelines and entry forms are available on the company’s website at www.pennsylvaniaamwater.com, under “News and Community.”

In 2018, the company received more than 800 entries from students across the state. The grand prize winner was Benjamin Bischoff, a sixth-grade student from the Pittsburgh Creative and Performing Arts School.

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, a subsidiary of American Water (NYSE: AWK), is the largest investor-owned water utility in the state, providing high-quality and reliable water and/or wastewater services to approximately 2.4 million people. With a history dating back to 1886, American Water is the largest and most geographically diverse U.S. publicly traded water and wastewater utility company. The company employs more than 6,900 dedicated professionals who provide regulated and market-based drinking water, wastewater and other related services to an estimated 15 million people in 46 states and Ontario, Canada. American Water provides safe, clean, affordable and reliable water services to our customers to make sure we keep their lives flowing. For more information, visit amwater.com and follow American Water on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn.

Western Pennsylvania: Gary Lobaugh
T: 724.873.3674
M: 724.944.5148
gary.lobaugh@amwater.com

Eastern/Central Pennsylvania: Susan Turcmanovich
T: 570.351.0120
M: 570.332.6726
susan.turcmanovich@amwater.com

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February 11, 2019 - 10:52 AM EST


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