The Department of Water Supply (DWS) on Wednesday announced the top artworks from the nearly 150 posters Hawaii Island schoolchildren entered in the Department’s third annual Keiki Water Conservation Poster Contest.
Public and private school students attending kindergarten through fifth grade were invited to compete in the free contest promoting the theme “Do Your Part, Be Water Smart.” Three DWS judges evaluated the posters based on originality, visual artistry, and depiction of the contest theme.
The DWS thanks all the students and their teachers for showcasing the importance of conserving our island’s finite supply of safe drinking water. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the typical in-person award ceremony will not occur this year. Instead, recognitions were mailed to the winners and runners-up. The top posters and other entries can be viewed under the “Community” tab on the Department’s website, hawaiidws.org.
Congratulations to the following young artists for their outstanding entries:
Kindergarten:
1st Place: Emma Raras, Kea‘au Elementary School
2nd Place: Kili‘ohu Kelau, Kua O Ka La New Century Public Charter School
First Grade:
1st Place: Tylee Rapozo, Waikoloa Elementary and Middle School
Second Grade:
1st Place: Meili O’Loughlin, Waikoloa Elementary and Middle School
2nd Place: Makana Kauhi, Chiefess Kapi‘olani Elementary
Third Grade:
1st Place: Nevaeh Kaipo, Kaumana Elementary School
2nd Place: Lindsey Gomez, Waiakea Elementary
Fourth Grade:
1st Place: Reese Makaimoku, Kamehameha Schools Hawaii School
2nd Place: Callesta Ryan, Kanu o ka ‘Aina New Century Public Charter School
Fifth Grade:
1st Place: Basil Au, St. Joseph Elementary School:
2nd Place: Fresalie Ramos, Kea‘au Elementary