In celebration of National Water Week (October 20-26), Westernport Water is proud to announce the winners of this year's poster competition, which attracted an incredible 315 posters from six primary schools and one kindergarten.
The annual competition encourages students to explore the National Water Week theme through art and creativity.
This year's theme, "Water Heroes: Save Every Drop", inspired students to see themselves as everyday heroes - people who make small, positive choices that add up to big impacts.
Whether it's turning off the tap, having shorter showers, or spreading awareness, every action helps protect our precious water resources.
"Congratulations to all our young Water Heroes who took part in this year's competition," Westernport Water's General Manager Corporate and Community, Gareth Kennedy said.
"It's inspiring to see how our local students are thinking deeply about the importance of saving water and protecting the environment.
"This year's theme, 'Water Heroes: Save Every Drop,' reminds us that everyone can make a difference. Whether you're at home, at school or outdoors, every little drop counts.
"Well done to all the talented students who entered, and to Bass Valley Primary School winning this year's $1000 school participation prize to support a sustainability project. We can't wait to see how they put it to good use."
Each year, Westernport Water staff look forward to the tough job of selecting the top three posters in each age category. Judges consider both creativity and how well the artwork captures the National Water Week theme.
Students from across the region embraced the challenge with enthusiasm and passion, producing colourful and thoughtful posters that highlight how everyone can play a role in conserving water.
The top three winners from each age group were recognised at their school assemblies over the past two weeks, and presented with Westernport Water prize packs, and gift vouchers from Turn the Page bookshop in Cowes. Every entrant also received a participation certificate to celebrate their effort.
The winning posters from each age category were also entered into the Victorian poster competition, competing against other regional winners for top honours in the State.
Venus from Newhaven College took home third place in the Statewide Grade 3-4 category.
For more information about National Water Week or the poster competition, please visit Westernport Water's website.
2025 NWW Poster Competition - Top three posters in each category
4-Year-Old Kinder - Individual: Jarvis W - San Remo Preschool
Prep:
1st Place: Nora H - Cowes Primary
2nd place: Esther G - Newhaven College
Equal 3rd place: Quinn K and Ziggy J - Newhaven Primary
Grade 1-2:
1st place: Arabella W - Newhaven College
2nd place: Bronte H - San Remo Primary School
Equal 3rd place: Eden P - Newhaven Primary School and Landon D - San Remo Primary School
Grade 3-4:
1st Place: Venus M - Newhaven College
2nd place: Lillith B - Cowes Primary School
Equal 3rd place: Jude T and Airlie L - Newhaven College
Grade 5-6:
1st Place: Lucille - San Remo Primary School
Equal 2nd place: Allira H - San Remo Primary School and Jamie Y - Cowes Primary School
Equal 3rd place: Lucy W - San Remo Primary School and Samantha E - Cowes Primary School