Alaska 811 Kids' Art Contest
Congratulations 2026 "Click or Call 811 Before You Dig" Kids' Art Contest Winners!
This year's contest brought out some incredible talent across Southcentral Alaska. A huge thank you to every student who submitted artwork and to the teachers and families who supported them. Scroll down to see the winning artwork from Addison, Leif, and Angel and check out our new summer safe digging animation!
What is Alaska 811 and Why is it Important?
Did you know there's an entire world of underground utility lines beneath your yard? Natural gas, electric, water, and more run under driveways, gardens, and neighborhoods all across Southcentral Alaska. You can't see them, but they're there.
Before you dig, plant, or disturb the ground for any outdoor project, Alaska law requires one free step: click or call Alaska 811 at least two business days before you start. Someone will come mark your yard so you know exactly where it's safe to dig.
Why is it important? Alaskans damage underground utility lines at a rate more than three times higher than in the Lower 48. Every time a line is hit, it creates a safety risk for the whole neighborhood and repairs can cost more than $1,000.
One free click or call protects your family, your neighbors, and your community.
Click or call Alaska 811 before every dig, every time.
For more information visit Alaska 811 or ENSTAR's 811 webpage
About the Contest
Each year ENSTAR invites elementary students in the Municipality of Anchorage, Mat-Su Borough, and Kenai Peninsula Borough School Districts to create artwork showing why clicking or calling Alaska 811 before every dig matters. One winner is selected per region and winning artwork is featured in ENSTAR's June bill insert reaching more than 156,000 customers across Southcentral Alaska, social media, and ENSTAR's Safe Digging Calendar.
Artwork is judged on clear safety messaging, original design, and artistic merit by grade.
Entry Requirements
- One entry per student
- Artwork must be 100% created by the student
- Paintings and drawings accepted. Tip: use color in your design!
- Submit in landscape (horizontal) format
- A completed signed parental release form must accompany each entry
- ENSTAR reserves the right to copy and modify any entry for reproduction.
- Entries will not be returned and may be used for future promotional opportunities
Stay tuned for next year's contest and consent form, coming spring 2027!
