CONTEST RULES

The contest is open to children ages 8 to 18 years who reside or attend school in the Contra Costa Water District service area, which includes Antioch, Bay Point, Brentwood, Clayton, Clyde, Concord, Martinez, Oakley, Pacheco, Pittsburg, Pleasant Hill, Port Costa and Walnut Creek.

• Entries must include the child’s name, age, address, a parent or guardian’s name, email address, and a phone number. Optional information to include: teacher’s name and school.
• Entries must be drawn by children. Please, no help from parents, adults or older siblings.
• Entries must be drawn horizontally on a single 8.5-inch by 11-inch piece of paper.
• Entries must be hand drawn. Acceptable mediums include pen, pencil, crayon, chalk, charcoal, marker, paint, or watercolor.
• If your entry is selected as a winner, you grant Contra Costa Water District a royalty-free, nonexclusive right, in perpetuity, to:
  • Use the artwork in its calendar and other print publications.
  • Use the artwork in its internal and external communications, including, but not limited to, websites, advertising, presentations, and printed and digital materials.
  • Use, in connection with the contest, the artist’s first name, city of residence and age. Winning artwork will be credited in the calendar with the artist’s first name and city.
  • Retain a digital copy of the artwork.
• Entries must not include trademarked or copyrighted materials.
• Entries must not promote the use of bottled water.
• Entries will be accepted through 5 p.m. May 7, 2021.

SELECTION PROCEDURE

Contra Costa Water District will screen all entries based on message, merit, creativity and originality. Finalist entries will be posted online for voting and Contra Costa Water District, with community input, will select 12 winning entries.