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2007 National Radon Poster Contest
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) invites teachers to participate in the National Radon Poster Contest that is being conducted in partnership with the National Safety Council and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Radon is a colorless, odorless, and tasteless radioactive gas that comes from the breakdown of uranium in the soil and can enter homes and other buildings. Radon is the leading cause of lung cancer for nonsmokers with as many as 140-250 deaths in New Jersey annually.
This contest is designed for children ages 9-14 and consists of two categories: computer-generated and hand-drawn radon posters. Poster themes must address one of the following questions:
1. What is radon?
2. Where is radon found?
3. Where does radon come from?
4. Health effects of radon;
5. Radon test being performed;
6. Radon mitigation taking place; or
7. House structure undergoing radon-resistant new construction.
The judging panel must receive the poster, artwork submission and release form by October 15, 2006. Entries should be sent to: Radon Poster Contest, National Safety Council, 1025 Connecticut Avenue, N.W., #1200, Washington, DC 20036.
Highlights
- Winning posters will be unveiled at an awards ceremony in Washington, D.C. in January, 2007.
- Each contest winner, parent, and sponsoring adult will win an all-expense paid trip to Washington, D.C. to participate in the ceremony.
- Winning posters will be produced in bulk to be distributed nationally.
- Click HERE for submission form, release forms and other criteria.
Target Audience(s)
Students ages 9-14
Additional Information
NJDEP Bureau of Environmental Radiation
Linda Jordan, Outreach Coordinator
P.O. Box 415
Trenton, NJ 08625-0415
(800) 648-0394, or fax (609) 984-5595
National Safety Council Contest Page
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