More than 55 students from Orange and Osceola counties were recognized in April for their creative artwork and rain barrel designs that helped highlight water conservation through the Watts Savings and Water Color projects.
On April 9, students, teachers and principals from Osceola County gathered at Osceola Arts to honor the winners of the Watts Savings Project.
General Manager & CEO Clint Bullock and Vice President of Marketing & New Products Luz Aviles pose with Osceola County students who were honored at the Watts Savings Project Awards on April 9.
Now in its second year, Watts Savings Project inspires students to work with their art teachers to create meaningful artwork about energy conservation. Seven schools from the School District of Osceola participated. After schools narrowed hundreds of submissions to just 40, OUC employees selected their favorite 13 designs for the 2026 calendar.
General Manager & CEO Clint Bullock, Vice President of Marketing & New Products Luz Aviles, Vice President of Customer Experience & Sales Jenise Osani, members of the Osceola County School Board, and professionals from the school district attended the ceremony in support of the evening’s winners.
On April 23, students, teachers and principals from Orange County Public Schools attended the Water Color Project Awards at Orlando Family Stage.
This year, the Water Color Project celebrated its 20th anniversary, marking two decades of encouraging students to use their creativity and artistic skills to support water conservation.
Aviles addresses the attendees at the Water Color Project Awards on April 23.
Students produced artwork for this year’s Water Color Project calendar and designed rain barrels, which collect rainwater and share conservation-themed messages. Thirteen elementary school students were honored for their calendar artwork, and 31 middle and high school students were honored for their rain barrel designs.
In attendance and offering remarks were Bullock, Aviles, Chief Customer & Marketing Officer Linda Ferrone, OUC Commissioner Dr. Bridget Williams, District 5 City Commissioner Shan Rose, and OCPS officials.
OUC is proud to partner with organizations in the community to support a safe, reliable and sustainable energy future.
