Radon Poster and Video Contests

Some Florida students have won the National Radon Poster Contest. Please glance through their creations and see what it takes to be a national winner.

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2024

2023

2022

2021

2020

2019

2018

Video: 1st Place video winner, Ananda Chatterjee

2017

2016

1st Place, Stephanie Salgado
2nd Place, Laila Benotmane
3rd Place, Analee Hyacinthe
Honorable Mention, Hannah Silva Dajes

2015

1st Place, Alexei Kiyan
2nd Place, Maria Kuraev
3rd Place, Leticia Coelno

2014

1st Place, John Quintero
2nd  Place, Isabella Alvarez
3rd Place, Luciana Villalobos

2013

1st Place, Averie McDaniel
2nd Place, Courtney Rising
3rd Place, Eric Brown

2012

1st Place, Ariel Poole
2nd Place, Nathaniel Briseno
3rd Place, Norman Sybella
Honorable Mention, Jorgia Trim (3rd Place National Winner)

2011

1st Place, Logan Stewart (1st Place National Winner)
2nd Place, Danielle Villegas
3rd Place, Janal Henson

2010

1st Place, Jennifer Wiltrout
2nd Place, Erin Dahlen
3rd Place, Sara Mohess

2009

1st Place, Raquel Goldman (2nd Place National Winner)
2nd Place, Jose DeDiego
3rd Place, Karla Avedano

2008

1st Place, Daniel Carr (2nd Place National Winner)
2nd Place, Sara Garcia (1st Place National Winner)
3rd Place, Raimy Engel

View archive of award-winning posters from 2007 through 2015. 

Contest Form: Poster Contest Fact Sheet and Entry Form

Artwork Requirements

• Be original
• Must not have student’s name on the front
• Should include a title on the front
• Topic and title must be on the Poster Submission Form
• White paper – 12 x 18 size is preferred, but all submission sizes will be accepted (preferred sizes is for easier reproducibility)
• Can be created with crayon, markers, paint (watercolor, tempera, acrylic), collage, 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.

 Tips for a Winning Poster

• Read the rules/guidelines carefully and follow the directions.
• Research the topic. Visit radon-related websites for inspiration.
• Be sure the information is correct. Your poster is a billboard advertisement on this topic.
• Be CREATIVE. Come up with a catchy idea/ideas. Draw a picture or pictures that help to teach your idea or message. Do not draw really small or put too many drawings on your paper.
• Ask adults to critique your ideas and tell you what they think.
• Be neat and clean. Try not to smudge the pencil or markers.
• Make it easy to read. Lettering should be 1 to 2 inches tall so it can be read from a distance. You can use stencils to help you do neat lettering.
• Use short phrases, not long sentences. Be sure that all your words are spelled correctly.
• Do not run your letters and words all together. Leave space between each word, as too much information can appear cluttered.

Video Requirements

• Be an original video by students 14-18 years old.
• Does not include copyrighted characters, product logos and trademarked or brand names.
• Video must be no longer than 30 seconds.
• Must not infringe on intellectual property rights.
• Must be factually correct and should be in the style of a public service announcement themed around promoting public awareness of radon gas risks and home testing.
• The title of the video as uploaded to YouTube must be the same as the title entered on the Video Submission Form.
• Shall not contain violence, profanity or direct attacks on individuals or organizations.

Contest Calendar

• Contest opens September 1, and closes November 1.
• National winners notified by December 31.
• Winners will be notified of award ceremony date.