South San Joaquin Irrigation District sponsors a student art contest as a way to educate students about the SSJID and the importance of water in our community. The winning artwork will be featured as vehicle wraps on the tailgates of irrigation service trucks.
Artwork Requirements
Artwork must be original and the work of one artist only. Artwork must relate to the theme “Watering the Roots of Our Community” and must include the theme words.
Eligibility
The contest was open to students in the first (1st) grade through the fifth (5th) grade enrolled in Manteca Unified School District, Ripon Unified School District, and Escalon Unified School District.
Selection Process
Artwork is judged by employees of SSJID.
Prizes/Recognition
SSJID considers each child who enters the contest to be a winner. One Grand Prize Winner was chosen from all of the entries and they will have their artwork placed on the tailgates of SSJID’s irrigation water delivery trucks through October, 2026. The Grade Prize Winner received a gift card for $100.
Six (6) prize winners also recieved the following:
- 1st through 3rd grades:
- 1st Place – $75 gift card
- 2nd Place – $50 gift card
- 3rd Place – $25 gift card
- 4th and 5th grades:
- 1st Place – $75 gift card
- 2nd Place – $50 gift card
- 3rd Place – $25 gift card
2026 Grand Prize Winner
Kadence J.
5th Grade, Ripon Elementary, Ripon USD
4th and 5th Grade Winners
1st Place
Agam S.
5th Grade, Shasta Elementary, Manteca USD
2nd Place
Emillia P.
5th Grade, Colony Oak Elementary, Ripon USD
3rd Place
Tanisi J.
4th Grade, Veritas Elementary, Manteca USD