Tips for uploading a poster

• Please ensure you enter the correct competition category using your centre or school's postcode
• Please ensure only high resolution, high quality images are submitted
• Image files should be in .JPG, .PDF or .PNG formats
• Uploaded files are limited to 20MB
• Original posters can either be scanned or photographed
• Remember if taking a photo, please ensure a clear, non-blurred image is taken. Keep these tips in mind:
  • ensure good lighting to avoid shadows
  • make sure the poster fills the entire screen - an overhead shot, taken directly above the poster, is often the best option
  • ensure the photo matches the orientation of the poster – if the poster is in landscape format, take the photo horizontally. If it’s in portrait format, take the photo vertically
  • avoid using flash, as it can cause glare
  • if the photo is taken from a distance, crop the image so only the poster is visible (no background or surrounding surfaces)

Judging

Winners of the preschool and primary school categories will be chosen by:

• How well the poster communicates the National Water Week theme, “Water Heroes: Make Every Drop Count,” and/or relevant water issues
• Visual impact – how attractive the poster is from a distance
• Effective use of art materials creativity and originality of imagery, design or concepts

Winners of the secondary school category will be chosen by:

• Theme communication – clear and meaningful connection to the theme “Water Heroes: Make Every Drop Count.”
• Visual impact – eye-catching, bold, and easy to understand from a distance
• Technical skill – effective and purposeful use of art materials
• Innovation – demonstrates fresh ideas, modern design approaches, or imaginative concepts
• Creativity and originality – shows a distinctive personal voice and moves beyond predictable or copied ideas
• Accuracy of information – any facts, statistics, or messages presented are correct, appropriate, and relevant to water issues

Eligibility

• Entries must be the original work of the child/student(s)
• AI-generated artwork will not be accepted

Prizes

Early learning / Kindergarten

Prizes (individual and collaborative entries accepted)

• 1st (both individual and collaborative) - $80 prize pack
• 2nd (both individual and collaborative) - $40 prize pack
• 3rd (both individual and collaborative) - $25 prize pack 

Primary School

Prizes for each category (individual entries ONLY accepted)

• 1st - $80 prize pack
• 2nd - $40 prize pack
• 3rd - $25 prize pack

Secondary School

Prizes for Year 7-8 category (individual entries ONLY accepted)

• 1st - $80 prize pack
• 2nd - $40 prize pack
• 3rd - $25 prize pack

PLUS the 1st place secondary school winner will have their artwork featured on an item of Wannon Water merchandise.

All participating schools will be entered into a random draw to win $400 for a sustainability project, purchase of water efficient products or educational materials. Three schools in total will be awarded the $400 prize.

Contact

If you have any questions, please contact:

• Contact: Naomi Turner
• Email: education@wannonwater.com.au
• Phone: 1300 926 666