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Illinois American Water Announces Winners of Annual “Water Keeps Life Flowing” Youth Art Contest
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Illinois American Water held its annual “Water Keeps Life Flowing” art contest for 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders in Illinois, emphasizing the significance of reliable water services. The contest received numerous submissions, with 26 winners awarded $100 donations for their classrooms. Vice President Beth Matthews highlighted the synergy between art and water service in community well-being. The company, a subsidiary of American Water (NYSE: AWK), serves approximately 1.3 million residents, promoting water education and community engagement.
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BELLEVILLE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Young artists across Illinois participated in Illinois American Water’s annual “Water Keeps Life Flowing” art contest which illustrates the importance of reliable, safe water service. Through the contest, 3rd, 4th and 5th grade students submitted a drawing and sentence about what water service means to them. To help spark creativity, teachers explained how important water service is for public health, food, daily chores, firefighting, manufacturing and more.
Illinois American Water chose 26 winners who earned their classrooms a $100 donation. The artwork can be viewed on Illinois American Water’s Facebook page. The winning artwork may be featured in future company communications.
According to Illinois American Water Vice President of Operations Beth Matthews, the art contest “merges art with the science of water service.” She said, “Both water and art are critical to a thriving community, and both may be easily taken for granted. By drawing on the creativity of local students, we can help bring attention to both art and water service in a creative way.”
The art contest winners are listed below in alphabetical order:
Adalynn R., 3rd grader, Unity East Elementary, Tolono Addison R., 4th grader, St. James Catholic School, Millstadt Alyza, 5th grader, Hardin County Elementary School, Elizabethtown Amarah R., 4th grader, Dr. C.T. Vivian Primary School, Peoria Amirah T., East Alton Elementary, Alton
Audrey, 4th grader, St. Clare Catholic School, O’Fallon
Ava S., 5th grader, Central School, Lincoln Callum M., 4th Grader, St. Mary’s School, Pontiac
Camille C., 4th grader, Holy Cross Elementary, Champaign
Carter D., 3rd grader, Central School, Lincoln Donny R., 4th grader, Whittier Primary, Peoria Giselle T., 4th grader, Unity West Elementary, Tolono Harrison H., 5th grader, St. Mary’s Catholic Grade School, Sterling
Ivana S., 4th grader, John R. Tibbott School, Bolingbrook Karlee T., 4th grader, Holy Family School, Granite City Lara A., 4th grader, Oak View School, Bolingbrook Marie U., 5th grader, Belle Valley School, Belleville Max, 5th grader, Builta Elementary, Bolingbrook Michaella D., 3rd grader, Frost Elementary School, Mt. Prospect Natale K., 5th grader, St. Jude Catholic School, Peoria Payton D., 5th grader, Northlawn Junior High, Streator Reya S., Builta Elementary, Bolingbrook Samera M., 5th grader, Trewyn Middle School, Peoria Sophia C., Hadley Middle School, Homer Glen Taylor G., 5th grader, St. Joseph Catholic School, Pekin
Zoey D., 4th grader, Unity West Elementary, Tolono
About Illinois American Water – Illinois American Water, a subsidiary of American Water (NYSE: AWK), is the largest investor-owned water utility in the state, providing high-quality and reliable water and wastewater services to approximately 1.3 million people. American Water also operates a quality control and research laboratory in Belleville. With a history dating back to 1886, American Water is the largest and most geographically diverse U.S. publicly traded water and wastewater utility company. The company employs more than 6,400 dedicated professionals who provide regulated and regulated-like drinking water and wastewater services to more than 14 million people in 24 states. American Water provides safe, clean, affordable and reliable water services to our customers to help keep their lives flowing. For more information, visit amwater.com and diversityataw.com. Follow American Water on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn.
ILLINOISAMERICAN WATER WAS RANKED HIGHEST IN CUSTOMER SATISFACTION WITH LARGE WATER UTILITIES IN THE MIDWEST THREE YEARS IN A ROW!
For J.D. Power 2022 award information, visit jdpower.com/awards.
What is the 'Water Keeps Life Flowing' art contest?
The 'Water Keeps Life Flowing' art contest is an annual event organized by Illinois American Water for 3rd to 5th graders, focusing on the importance of reliable water service.
When did the Illinois American Water art contest take place?
The specific date of the art contest is not mentioned in the press release.
How many winners were selected in the Illinois American Water art contest?
A total of 26 winners were chosen in the Illinois American Water art contest.
How does Illinois American Water contribute to local schools?
Illinois American Water donated $100 to the classrooms of each of the 26 art contest winners.
What company owns Illinois American Water?
Illinois American Water is a subsidiary of American Water, which trades under the symbol NYSE: AWK.
