WVWD Celebrates Local High School Seniors Addressing Workforce Challenges in the Water Sector

Scholarship winners explore water industry roles and recruitment solutions

RIALTO, Calif. – West Valley Water District’s (WVWD) Board of Directors awarded four $1,000 scholarships to high school seniors across its service area during its April 16 board meeting. The students were selected as winners of the District’s 2026 Written and Video Scholarship Contest. 

The winning entries included both written and video essays that challenged applicants to dive deep into the essential work that water professionals do each day by selecting a career path within the water industry and evaluating its direct impact on public health and environmental safety. Participants were also asked to propose a targeted recruitment strategy to attract high school and college graduates to that field.

“From all of us at West Valley Water District, we want to congratulate this year’s scholarship recipients for their hard work and exceptional submissions,” said WVWD Board President Kelvin Moore. “As many of our most experienced professionals approach retirement, they take decades of specialized expertise with them. It is through the next generation of water stewards that we will fill those gaps and ensure a resilient future for our industry.”

Introducing the WVWD 2026 Scholarship contest winners: 

• Christina G., Eisenhower High School 

• Gabriel C., Bloomington High School

• Kayla J., Rancho Cucamonga High School

• Stephanie J. Summit High School

West Valley Water District is proud to have programs that support student success. Are you a student or teacher interested in learning more about educational opportunities offered by the District? Follow WVWD on Facebook, Instagram and X or visit the community tab at www.wvwd.org.