Sponsored by Idaho Department of Health & Welfare, Oregon Radon Awareness Program, Washington Department of Health – Radon Program, Nez Perce Tribe Air Quality Program, Spokane Tribe of Indians in collaboration with the Northwest Radon Coalition and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 10.
Contest details
- Contest Dates: January 10, 2023 - March 10, 2023
- Deadline for submission: Friday, March 10, 2023 at 11:59 pm
- Eligible students: 9 - 14 years of age living in Idaho, Oregon, and Washington
How can I participate?
- Fill out the Entry Form and Copyright Release Waiver and upload your artwork here.
Poster topics should include (at least one)
- What is radon?
- Where does radon come from?
- How does radon get into our homes?
- Radon can cause lung cancer
- Test your home for radon
- Mitigating radon in your home
Artwork Requirements
- Be original
- No student names on the front of the poster
- Artwork Submission Form must be included with the poster
- White paper – 8 ½” x 11” or 11” x 17” size is preferred, but all
submission sizes will be accepted (preferred size best for easier
reproducibility) - Can be created with crayon, markers, paint (watercolor, tempera, and
acrylic), collage, pencil, photographs or computer graphics. - Lettering and message should be large enough to reproduce well, with all
pencil markings erased - Copyrighted characters, product logos, and trademarked or brand names
cannot be used - Scan your poster into a PDF format and save the hard copy until winners are announced.
What is this contest about?
January is Radon Action Month. This poster contest serves to raise awareness of harmful effects of elevated indoor radon levels and promote testing and mitigation of radon gas.
What is Radon?
Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that can buildup in our homes. Both old and new housing can have radon problems. Testing is the only way to know if your home has radon because it is colorless, odorless, and tasteless. Long-term radon exposure is the number one cause of lung cancer in nonsmokers and the second-leading cause of lung cancer in smokers.
Find contest rules, and lesson plans.
Fill out online form and submit artwork.
Winners get prizes!
First, second, and third place winners will be selected from each state (Idaho, Oregon, and Washington). A regional grand prize will be selected from the winning submissions. The first-place posters from each state will be submitted to the 2024 National Radon Poster Contest. All participating students will learn about radon and how to reduce their risk of exposure.
Winning posters will be featured on websites, social media, and billboards.
Prizes:
1st Place $100
2nd Place $75
3rd Place $50
Regional (Tristate) Winner $300
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