Be a Water Hero! Coliban Water invites entries for 2025 National Water Week poster competition
Coliban Water is calling on young artists from across the region to step up as ‘Water Heroes’ in their community by taking part in the 2025 National Water Week Poster Competition.
The annual competition invites preschool and primary school students to design a poster that reflects a theme related to water conservation. This year’s theme is ‘Water Heroes: Save Every Drop.’
Coliban Water’s Executive Manager Customer and Stakeholder Experience, Lauren McLean, said the competition is a creative and meaningful way for children to engage with water conservation and she hopes the theme will resonate with younger audiences.
“All water is precious. Our community education program encourages students in schools and kindergartens across our region to be a ‘Water Hero’ by helping their community save water through everyday actions like taking shorter showers, noticing and fixing leaks, and reusing water. These behaviors can make a big difference,” she said.
“The National Water Week Poster Competition is another way we encourage our young water users to creatively engage with sustainable water use — and also inspire others.”
Entrants are encouraged to reflect on how water is essential in their lives — growing food, keeping communities healthy, and supporting nature — and how we can all be ‘Water Heroes’ by taking small, thoughtful actions to save every drop, every day.
The competition is now open, and entries closes on Friday 12 September. Winners will be announced during National Water Week, 20–26 October.
Poster entries will be judged on how well they communicate the theme, raise awareness of water issues, and creatively use materials and design.
Age categories include:
- Preschool
- Prep/Foundation
- Grade 1–2
- Grade 3–4
- Grade 5–6
All students who enter will receive a certificate of participation. Fantastic prizes are on offer for the top three designs in each category, and all participating schools and preschools will also go in the draw to win a $250 educational gift pack.
For full details and to enter, visit connect.coliban.com.au/nwwposter
Photo caption: 'Water Heroes' Sylvie and Felic are excited about creating their posters
Last updated on 13 May 2025