The Department of Water Supply’s 3rd Annual Water Conservation Poster Contest drew 543 entries from public, private and home schools countywide. The goal of the contest was to educate Maui Nui’s youth on the importance of water conservation and to encourage them to take an active role in ensuring the sustainability of our islands’ water supply. These year’s theme is “Malama I Ka Wai," or to take care of the water.

The contest entries were evaluated based on water conservation message, originality, and visual effectiveness – neatness and creativity. The first through third place winners will receive U.S. Savings Bonds, $100 for first place; $75 for second; and $50 for third. Winning entries and honorable mentions will be featured in the 2013 DWS Water Conservation Calendar, and will be honored on Monday, May 7, 2012, at 3:00 p.m. in the Mayor’s office in Wailuku.

The contest’s three–judge panel included: Ms. Nalani Caulford, teacher at Kamali’i Elementary School, Ms. Maria Graham, Director of Lahaina Art Gallery, and Mr. Rob Parsons, County of Maui’s Environmental Coordinator.

The 2012 winners are as follows:

KINDERGARTEN
First Place: Kiara Lima, Kilohana Elementary School
Second Place: Maya Fujita, Pukalani Elementsry School
Third Place: Carly Dudoit, Kualapu’u Elementary School
Honorable Mention: Dylan Stolley, Carden Academy of Maui
Honorable Mention: Daniel Arashiro-Garcia, Carden Academy of Maui
Honorable Mention: Bahnaya Cohen, Carden Academy of Maui

GRADES 1 & 2
First Place: Jaz Kelber, Grade 2 – Pomaikai Elementary School
Second Place: Makena Guzman, Grade 2 – Kamehameha Schools of Maui
Third Place: Dax Barker, Grade 2 - Carden Academy of Maui
Honorable Mention: Darija Trumbo, Grade 1 - Carden Academy of Maui
Honorable Mention: Eden Emory, Grade 2 - Carden Academy of Maui
Honorable Mention: Tyler Russell, Grade 2 - Carden Academy of Maui

GRADES 3 & 4
First Place: Ansel Newman, Grade 3 - Carden Academy of Maui
Second Place: Miles Stone, Grade 4, Carden Academy of Maui
Third Place: Sunny Diller, Grade 3 - Carden Academy of Maui
Honorable Mention: Fernanda Maldonado, Grade 4 – Kamali’I Elementary School
Honorable Mention: Raelynn Yoshida, Grade 4 – Kamehameha Schools of Maui
Honorable Mention: Maya Miller, Grade 3 - Carden Academy of Maui

GRADES 5 & 6
First Place: James Eduard Torres, Grade 6 – Maui Waena Int School
Second Place: Mykaela Padron, Grade 5 – Waihe’e Elementary School
Third Place: Haley Shapiro, Grade 5 - Carden Academy of Maui
Honorable Mention: CJ Ozee, Grade 5 - Carden Academy of Maui
Honorable Mention: Jasmine Moe, Grade 5 – Montessori Hale O Keiki
Honorable Mention: Alana Battad, Grade 5 – Wailuku Elementary School

GRADES 7 & 8
First Place: Mary Jane Butac, Grade 8 - Maui Waena Int School
Second Place: Mindy Santos, Grade 8 – St Anthony School
Third Place: Devon Bluh, Grade 8 – Montessori Hale O Keiki
Honorable Mention: Ohmala Kotok, Grade 7 – Clearview Christian Girls School
Honorable Mention: Kortney Russell, Grade 7 – Clearview Christian Girls School
Honorable Mention: Mary Joy Butac, Grade 7 – Maui Waena Int School

HIGH SCHOOL
First Place: Devan Takita, Grade 11 – Baldwin High School
Second Place: Tylor Brown, Grade 9 - Baldwin High School
Third Place: Braden Bio, Grade 11 - Baldwin High School
Honorable Mention: Christian Ah Chan, Grade 10 - Baldwin High School
Honorable Mention: Aubriann Belen, Grade 11 - Baldwin High School
Honorable Mention: Keali’i Guzman, Grade 10 – Maui High School