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Happy new year, teachers and students! Below is a quick overview of this year's contest rules and deadlines.

A complete packet of rules, printable forms and details is available for download (PDF). Links to more information are posted on the right-hand side of this page. Remember - entries must be postmarked by Friday, March 12, 2010. Early entries are encouraged. For more information about careers at MWRA and in the water and wastewater fields, check out MWRA Careers from A to Z.

 

New - February 2, 2010 All posters submitted by students of City of Boston schools will be automatically entered in the Boston Water And Sewer Commission's 2nd Chance Poster Contest.

Poster Contest Topic
For the poster contest, students are being asked to create a poster showing someone (or a group of people) doing their jobs in the water or wastewater field. Posters will be judged in three grade level categories: K-2, 3-5 and 6-8.

Writing Contest Topic
For the writing contest, students are being asked to:

• Grades 3-5: You are one of the many people whose job it is to provide safe, clean drinking water of process wastewater. Write about a typical day on the job.
• Grades 6-8: You recently started a new job in the water or wastewater field. Write about how your job has a positive impact on the environment and the people in your community.
• High School: Not many high school students consider a career in the water and/or wastewater fields. Write an essay to convince young people that these are great fields to consider.
  

Contest Deadline
Entries must be postmarked by Friday, March 12, 2010. Early entries are encouraged.

Required Forms and Labels
Every group of student entries must have a Contest Registration Form and each entry must have a Student Label attached securely to the back of the entry. These are included in this packet and can also be downloaded from the MWRA’s website.

Available Prizes
The first place winner in each category will receive a $100.00 gift card. 2nd place a $50.00 gift card and 3rd place a $25.00 gift card. Every student who enters will receive a certificate of participation. All winners, along with their families and teachers will be invited to an Awards Ceremony on Friday, May 28, 2010, held at Deer Island.

How to Submit Contest Entries
All entries must be mailed to:

MWRA School Contest
Deer Island Treatment Plant
Reception/Training Building
190 Tafts Ave.
Winthrop, MA 02152

Who is Eligible to Enter
The contest is open to any student who attends a school located in the MWRA Service Area.

What if I still have some questions?

If you still have questions, please contact Meg Tabacsko, MWRA School Program Manager, at meg.tabacsko@mwra.state.ma.us.  If you do not have access to email, please call Meg at 617-660-7975.

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