A municipal water tank in Fargo, North Dakota is the 2025 Tank of the Year winner in Tnemec Company’s annual competition. A panel of water tank enthusiasts selected the project for artistic value, significance to the community and project challenges. As the 2025 contest winner, the tank will appear in the most prominent position in Tnemec’s 2026 Tank of the Year calendar alongside the other top finalists.

The winning tank features Tnemec’s UV-resistant fluoropolymer finish, Series 700 HydroFlon, specified to provide long-term color and gloss protection for the mural’s detailed graphics.

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“Once again, we at Tnemec were thrilled by the incredible response to this year’s Tank of the Year contest,” said Kevin Morris, director of sales for the Water Tank Market. “Each year, we’re inspired by the creativity and vision behind these projects. Across North America, communities continue to transform their water tanks into lasting landmarks that celebrate both utility and local pride.”

Project Highlights In Fargo

Fargo’s new downtown water tower replaces three aging multi-leg tanks and redefines the city skyline. At 2.5 million gallons, it is the largest elevated water storage facility in North Dakota. With its central location, the tower served as a canvas for Fargo’s first public art installation. The city gathered input from residents, businesses, universities and staff to capture local identity. The finished mural weaves together the Red River of the North, the city skyline, local outdoor activities and regional symbols into a single, bold landmark.

People’s Choice Winner

Congratulations to Cheyenne, Wyoming for taking home the People’s Choice Tank award. Your community’s votes made this possible, and we are proud to celebrate this achievement with you. A heartfelt thank you to every city, every fan and everyone who cast a vote — community can be powerful.

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Finalists And Participation

Among the top 12 finalists for 2025 are tanks in Bondurant, Iowa; Lansing, Michigan; Shakopee, Minnesota; Edmond, Oklahoma; Longview, Texas; Bridgeport, Texas; Pasadena, Texas; Rockwall, Texas; Bainbridge Island, Washington; Lac du Flambeau, Wisconsin; and Cheyenne, Wyoming. More than 340 tanks were nominated, and over 16,000 online votes were cast in the People’s Choice competition.

“Since 2006, Tnemec has been recognizing municipalities for their aesthetic, creative and innovative uses of our high-performance coatings on water storage tank projects,” Morris said. “This year’s finalists represent several different types of water tanks in various shapes and sizes, all of them impressive for one reason or another.”

Calendar And More Information

The Tank of the Year will be featured as January in Tnemec’s 2026 water tank calendar. All finalists and nominees will appear in the following months. For more information or to request a 2026 calendar, visit tankoftheyear.com.