McHenry students can take part in anti-tobacco contest

Posted October 31, 2011 12:00 am

Submitted by McHenry County Department of Health

McHenry County Department of Health will hold its eighth annual Anti-Tobacco Media Design Contest for McHenry County high school and college students.

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 designs. 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 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 Wednesday, Nov. 30. This project was made possible by funds received from the Illinois Department of Public Health. For details, call MCDH at (815) 334-4525.

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