Talented fourth-graders from Fallbrook area elementary schools picked up their pens, crayons, and watercolors to create the best and brightest water-conservation posters for the Fallbrook Public Utility District 2020 “Be Water Smart” calendar. Out of the 250 posters submitted, the work of 14 artists was selected.
Twelve of the winning images appear inside the calendar, one for each of the 12 months of the year. One image was chosen for the cover, and another was added for January 2021. The free calendars can be picked up at the Fallbrook Public Utility District office.
Vivid depiction of contest theme ‘Be Water Smart’
The students’ colorful images vividly depict the contest’s theme. Fallbrook judges scrutinized the entries to find the most eye-catching images illustrating the need for saving water.
The winning artists were recognized at the December 9 Fallbrook PUD board of directors meeting. Each student received a Walmart gift card, school supplies, and a signed certificate of commendation. The artists were also presented with a matted, framed version of their artwork. The first, second, and third place winners also received t-shirts customized with their own artwork.
The 2020 Fallbrook PUD calendar winners include:
First place: Anahy Ambriz, Maie Ellis Elementary
The artwork by first-place winner Anahy Ambriz of Maie Ellis Elementary will appear on the cover of the 2020 Fallbrook PUD Calendar. Photo: Fallbrook Public Utility District
Second place: Samantha Mejia, Maie Ellis Elementary
Samantha Mejia of Maie Ellis Elementary is the second-place winner. Photo: Fallbrook Public Utility District
Third place: Brisa Bailon, Maie Ellis Elementary
Brisa Bailon of Maie Ellis Elementary won third place. Photo: Fallbrook Public Utility District
Additional winners include:
Leo Quick, Fallbrook STEM Academy
Work by Leo Quick of the Fallbrook STEM Academy. Photo: FPUD
Kelly Jaimes, William H. Frazier Elementary
Kelly Jaimes, William H. Frazier Elementary. Photo: Fallbrook Public Utility District
Oscar Tovar, Live Oak Elementary
Oscar Tovar, Live Oak Elementary, Photo: Fallbrook Public Utility District
(L to R): Isabella Magana, Alexandro Rojas, Gizalle Amezquita, and Ares Miramontes of Maie Ellis Elementary
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Isabella Magana of Maie Ellis Elementary. Photo: FPUD
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Alexandro Rojas of Maie Ellis Elementary. Photo: FPUD
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Gizalle Amezquita of Maie Ellis Elementary. Photo: FPUD
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Ares Miramontes of Maie Ellis Elementary. Photo: FPUD
(L to R): Kayla Arango, Nya Lin Ramirez, Abigail Perez, and Jennifer Wiscott of La Paloma Elementary
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Kayla Arango of La Paloma Elementary. Photo: FPUD
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Nya Lin Ra of La Paloma Elementary. Photo: FPUD
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Abigail Perez of La Paloma Elementary School. Photo: FPUD
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Jennifer Wiscott of La Paloma Elementary Photo: FPUD
The annual contest is open only to Fallbrook Public Utility District fourth-graders because they have learned about water conservation and the water cycle by the fourth grade. Students from five elementary schools submitted entries.
The contest objective is to find the most eye-catching images illustrating the need for saving water. All 14 pieces of artwork will be displayed on the Fallbrook PUD website. They will also be displayed in the Fallbrook board room for a year and will be used in the district’s social media posts on Facebook and Twitter.
See the 2019 Fallbrook PUD Conservation Calendar artwork.
Several water agencies in the San Diego region sponsor calendar contests for students throughout the year with various conservation themes including ‘Water is Life‘ and ‘Be Water Smart.’ The contests offer opportunities for students to showcase their artistic skills while also thinking and learning about water conservation.
