Radon is the leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers and the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States. The radioactive element moves through the ground to the surface, and can easily enter homes or buildings. There is no way to detect radon unless it is tested. This contest is designed to raise awareness for radon testing and inform people of the danger of radon in the home.
Open to all children ages 9 through 14
Submission Deadline is November 8, 2019
Poster Topics
- What is radon?
- Where does radon come from?
- How does radon get into our home?
- Radon can cause lung canter.
- Test your home for radon.
Artwork must meet the following requirements:
- Must not have student’s name on front.
- Should include a title on the front.
- Topic and title must be on the artwork.
- Must be original, solo artwork to be considered for prizes.
- Must be 8.5″ x 11″ in size.
- Must not use copyrighted characters (such as Mickey Mouse), product logos, trademarks, or brand names.
- Have lettering and messages large and readable so the poster can be reproduced
- Created with one or more of the following: pencils, crayon, markers, paint, collage, photographs, or computer graphics.
Judging Criteria: Prize:
- + Content accuracy 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place win cash prizes
- + Visual communication of topic
- + Reproducible (legibility)
- + Originality
Send Entries and Submission Form to:
UGA Radon Program
228 Hoke Smith Annex OR dmc20@uga.edu
Athens, Georgia
