Friday, November 4, 2011

Annual Health Department Anti-Tobacco Media Design Contest

The McHenry County Department of Health (MCDH) 8th annual Anti-Tobacco Media Design Contest for McHenry County high school and college students. Is underway.

Since 2004, the contest has sought to highlight local talent while educating the community of the ill health effects of smoking and secondhand smoke.  Students can work as individuals or as partners.  The theme this year is secondhand smoke, with a focus on “smoke-free parks”.  Contest rules and entry forms are available on the MCDH website (www.mcdh.info). 

Entries are judged on originality, peer appeal, and simple, colorful design.  Making the final selection are teens from McHenry County Reality Illinois Anti-Tobacco Advocacy groups, and MCDH’s Health Promotion staff. 

Three designs will be chosen.  Winning entries will have the student’s name, design and school name displayed on billboards and community posters throughout McHenry County.  Past winners have included students from the following schools – Woodstock High School, Johnsburg High School, Marengo Community High School, Crystal Lake Central High School, Cary Grove High School, McHenry County College and Crystal Lake South High School. 

Entry deadline is November 30th.  This project was made possible by funds received from the Illinois Department of Public Health.   For more information about the contest, call MCDH 815-334-4525.

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