December 2, 2011
Immediate Release
Kids Get Creative about Conserving Energy
Citizens and Indianapolis Colts Partner in Poster Contest
INDIANAPOLIS-- Winter weather is upon us and conserving energy can save money and the environment. With the help of the Indianapolis Colts, Citizens Energy Group is making this valuable lesson fun.
“Learning how to conserve energy is an important lesson for all of us, no matter our age,” said Carey Lykins, President and CEO of Citizens Energy Group. “At Citizens, we believe that if kids learn the value of energy conservation now, they’ll pass it onto the adults in their lives and carry it with them as they get older.”
In concert with the National Energy Foundation and in partnership with the Indianapolis Colts, Citizens is challenging Marion County students (kindergarten to grade 8) to a creative competition. The rules are simple-- students should create a unique poster explaining ways to conserve energy in their community and at home. Teachers must submit entries by January 20, 2012. Entries will be judged on how effectively students convey their message. Three finalists will be selected in each category: grades K-2, 3-5, and 6-8. Of the three finalists, one grand prize winner will be named in each category.
How to Enter
- By going to CitizensEnergySavers.com, clicking on the poster contest icon and registering online, teachers can request the Citizens Energy Savers project pack. Teachers can also call 800-616-8326 ext. 509. The project pack includes a complete contest brochure, classroom supply of posters with entry forms and a business reply envelope for submitting completed posters.
- Students must complete the official entry form on the backside of the poster.
- All student entries must be submitted together in the business reply envelope provided in the contest packet.
Prizes
- Winners will be notified on or about March 15, 2012.
- The grand prize winners in each category will receive a notebook computer and a pizza party for their class.
- The other two finalists in each category will receive a Nintendo DS and a backpack.
- The teachers of the grand prize winners will receive a $250 classroom grant.
About Citizens Energy Group
Citizens Energy Group is a Public Charitable Trust providing safe and reliable utility services to more than 300,000 residential, commercial and industrial customers in the Indianapolis area. The Public Charitable Trust means its utilities are managed only for the benefit of customers and the community. Additional information is available online at www.CitizensEnergyGroup.com - Facebook - Twitter - YouTube
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