New York State Radon Poster Contest
The New York State Department of Health Radon Program sponsors a yearly radon poster contest. The goals are to raise awareness about the harmful effects of elevated levels of indoor radon gas and to increase the number of homes tested for radon.
Prizes will be awarded, a $100 gift card for first place and a $50 gift card for second and third place entries.
Poster Contest Entry Rules
Youth ages 9-14 are eligible. They may be enrolled in a public, private, territorial, tribal, Department of Defense (DoD), or home school; or qualify through a sponsoring club, such as art, computer, reading or science clubs, scouting organizations, or 4-H clubs. Only one entry per child may be submitted
Poster entries are accepted on the following topics:
- 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
Judging Criteria
- Content accuracy on radon
- Visual communication of topic
- Reproducibility (larger letters, good contrast)
- Originality
- No grammatical and/or typographical errors
Ensure that the Artwork Submittal Form accompanies the artwork.
Participants/teachers/coordinators may submit posters to:
ATTN: Poster Contest
Bureau of Environmental Radiation Protection
Empire State Plaza
Corning Tower, Room 1218
Albany, NY 12237
The deadline for entries is November 1.
Contact Us
For additional information, please contact the Radon Program at 518-402-7556. You may also email us at radon@health.ny.gov.
Poster Contest Winners
2022-2023 School Year
- First Place: Foteini Gatsia, Astoria
- Second Place: Emily Bonavitacola, Port Washington
- Third Place: Harry Parianos, Astoria
2021-2022 School Year
- First Place: Shakeer Mahmud, Queens
- Second Place: Isabella Castro, New York City
- Third Place: Caroline Jones Cooper, Astoria
2020-2021 School Year
- First Place: Leah Dong, Port Washington
- Second Place: Eva Krell, Port Washington
- Third Place: Ben Ollendorff, Port Washington
2019-2020 School Year
- First Place: Leah Janvier, Staten Island
- Second Place: Zifan Zeng, Queens
- Third Place: Ronaldo Esquivel, Queens
2018-2019 School Year
- First Place: Jessica Lamicela, Astoria
- Second Place: Olivia Rapaccuiolo, Port Washington
- Third Place: Hillary Maldonado, Port Washington
2016-2017 School Year
- First Place: Mayra Ianakieva, Astoria
- Second Place: Radia Basher, Astoria
- Third Place: Samina Islam, Astoria
2015-2016 School Year
- First Place: Shiho Oki, Astoria
- Second Place: Jaina Dinino, Rochester
- Third Place: Gabby Hight, Rochester
2014-2015 School Year
- First Place: Vienna Du, Staten Island
- Second Place: Olivia Caines, Rochester
- Third Place: Jennifer Villatoro Umana, Copiague
2013-2014 School Year
- First Place: Lily Ryan, Rochester
- Second Place: Nour El-Refoey, Astoria
- Third Place: Ranvir Bhandal, Astoria
2012-2013 School Year
- First Place: Allison Bringley, Rochester
- Second Place: Bernadette Bruu, Webster
- Third Place: Molly Bronk, Fairport
2011-2012 School Year
The first place winner in New York's poster contest was named the winner of the National Radon Poster Contest!
- First Place: Laura Dabalsa, New York City
- Second Place: Ye Bid Sohn, Rochester
- Third Place: Kristen Smith, Rochester
2010-2011 School Year
- First Place: Ade Cornelius, New Rochelle
- Second Place: Annie Xiao, Brooklyn
- Third Place: Jessica Nicole Smith, New Rochelle
2009-2010 School Year
- First Place: Frankie Mejia, Mt. Vernon
- Second Place: Jose Pemole, Mt. Vernon
- Third Place: Eduardo Arizmend, Mt. Vernon
Contact Us
For additional information, please contact the New York State Department of Health Radon Program at 518-402-7556. You may also email us at radon@health.ny.gov.
