Third-grade student winners, proudly showing off their trophies and certificates, are: Anthony Salazar Matias, Alvin School - Most Artistic, left; Briseida Pausano, Sanchez School - Most Educational; Sarahi Fuetez-Corro, Alvin School - Most Water Aware; Esmeralda Ramirez-Juarez, Alvin School - Best Slogan; Vanessa Felix Duran, Alvin School - Most Colorful; Dayrelyn Rojas, Sanchez School - Best Celebration of Water. (Courtesy photo)
Third-grade student winners are: Anthony Salazar Matias, Alvin School - Most Artistic, left; Briseida Pausano, Sanchez School - Most Educational; Sarahi Fuetez-Corro, Alvin School - Most Water Aware; Esmeralda Ramirez-Juarez, Alvin School - Best Slogan; Vanessa Felix Duran, Alvin School - Most Colorful; Dayrelyn Rojas, Sanchez School - Best Celebration of Water. (Courtesy photo)

Six Santa Maria area elementary school artists are the winners of this year’s Water Awareness Poster Contest, and their colorful works of art are displayed on the Utilities Department’s social media pages.

At the Santa Maria City Council meeting May 6, Mayor Alice Patino proclaimed May as Water Awareness Month, urging all Santa Marians to do their part to conserve and preserve water.

Aligning with Water Awareness Month, third-grade students in the community participated in the Utilities Department’s 14th Annual Water Awareness Poster Contest. Six winners were recognized during the council meeting.

Student winners attended with their families and teachers, and received trophies, prizes and certificates from the Utilities Department, along with donations from local sponsors.
 
The Utilities Department said it appreciates the Santa Maria-Bonita School District for supporting the contest, and the teachers, school administrators, and families who encouraged and supported students’ participation.