Each year, National Water Week makes a splash across Australia, inspiring individuals, education providers, communities and organisations to work together to build community awareness and understanding of water-related issues.

Congratulations to the winners of our 2026 National Water Week Poster Competition: Water Heroes – Make Every Drop Count!

We received an incredible 642 entries from across the region, with students showcasing their creativity and sharing what water means to them.

2026 category winners:

Kindergarten – Individual: Daisy, Green Park Kindergarten

Kindergarten – Collaboration: Bani Manya Kindergarten

Prep/Foundation: Collette, Jeparit Primary School

Grade 1 & 2: Harriet, SS Michael & John’s Primary School

Grade 3 & 4: Ebony, St Patrick’s Primary School St Arnaud

Grade 5 & 6: Myah, St Patrick’s Primary School St Arnaud

Year 7 & 8: Isabelle, Donald High School

A special congratulations to Collette, our Prep/Foundation category winner, whose poster also achieved third place in the state competition.

Our regional winners received a bag full of goodies and will have their artwork featured in the 2027 GWMWater calendar. Winning schools received $400, while winning kindergartens received $200, to support educational activities and resources.