Contest rules

• The contest is open to children ages 8 to 18 years who reside in the Contra Costa Water District service area, which includes Antioch, Bay Point, Brentwood, Clayton, Clyde, Concord, Martinez, Oakley, Pacheco, Pittsburg, Pleasant Hill, Port Costa and Walnut Creek.
• Entries must be drawn by children. Please, no help from parents, adults or older siblings.
• Entries must be drawn horizontally on a single 8.5-inch by 11-inch piece of paper.
• Entries must be hand drawn. Acceptable mediums include pen, pencil, crayon, chalk, charcoal, marker, paint, or watercolor.
• Entries must include the child’s name, age, address, a parent or guardian’s name, email address, and a phone number.
• If your entry is selected as a winner, you grant Contra Costa Water District a royalty-free, nonexclusive right, in perpetuity, to:
  • Use the artwork in its calendar and other print publications.
  • Use the artwork in its internal and external communications, including, but not limited to, websites, advertising, presentations, and printed and digital materials.
  • Use, in connection with the contest, the artist’s first name, city of residence and age. Winning artwork will be credited in the calendar with the artist’s first name, city and age.
  • Retain a digital copy of the artwork.
• Please do not include trademarked or copyrighted materials.
• Please do not include images depicting bottled water.