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NPPW Poster and Video Contest Guidelines
Attention Creators!

The National Poison Prevention Week Council is hosting their annual national video and poster contest to raise poison safety awareness among students K-12 nationwide. Did you know poisonings are the leading cause of injury deaths in the U.S.? Or that over half of the cases managed by poison centers are for kids and teens? We can all take steps to prevent poisoning. Your help could save a life!

Deadline for entry February 3, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. CST.

MAKE A POSTER OR A VIDEO TO:
  • Tell your friends about poison dangers lurking at home, at school, or even outdoors.
  • Share some tips to stay safe from poisoning.
  • Teach others about the Poison Help line: a source for free and immediate expert help.
  • MAKE A DIFFERENCE!
ENTER CONTEST
Video and Poster Contest - Open to all Students K-12th grade
You Could Win A Cash Prize! For More Information, Read The Details Below.
Be sure to check out the 2025 Winning Videos & the 2024 Winning Videos.
Video Contest For Kids In Grades 5-12
WHO: U.S. students in grades 5-12.
WHAT: Create a short video (2 min or less).
HOW:
  • Decide if you want to work solo or with a group of friends (up to 4 total per group).
  • Come up with your poison safety topic.
  • Plan the video to tell a story and make sure to include all the must-have elements listed below:
    • The Poison Help line phone number: 1-800-222-1222
    • The Poison Help logo which can be found HERE.
    • Be 2 minutes or shorter in length.
    • Reminder: videos should NOT include any images, gifs, clips, or other elements of any commercial brands or characters, any copyrighted music or sounds, or pet poisoning topics.
  • Film the video.
  • Submit the video by February 3, 2026 HERE.
PRIZES:
  1. Grand Prize: $1,000 total (split 50/50 student/sponsor org), and paid trip to attend an awards ceremony in Washington, D.C. on March 16, 2026.
  2. 1st Place Grade 5-8 and Grade 9-12: $200 total for each of the Grade level winners (split 50/50 student/sponsor org), and an invitation to attend an awards ceremony in Washington, D.C. on March 16, 2026.
  3. People’s Choice: $100 for the People's Choice Winner, and an invitation to attend an awards ceremony in Washington, D.C. on March 16, 2026.
Need Some Inspiration?
ENTER CONTEST
Poster Contest For Kids In Grades K-4
WHO: U.S. students in grades K-4.
WHAT: Create a poster or drawing.
HOW:
  • Make a poster or drawing that tells your friends about poison dangers lurking at home, at school, or even outdoors. Or you can draw a tip that they can use to stay safe from poisoning.
  • Make sure you have included all the necessary elements listed:
    • Reminder: posters should NOT inlucde any images, gifs, or other elements of any commercial brands or characters, the student's name or any other personal identification elements, or pet poisoning topics.
  • Submit the poster or drawing by February 3, 2026 HERE.
    • Only one entry per student.
PRIZES:
  1. Grand Prize: $200 total (split 50/50 student/sponsor org), and an invitation to attend an awards ceremony in Washington, D.C. on March 16, 2026.
  2. 1st Place Grade K-2 and Grade 3-4: $100 total for each of the grade level winners (split 50/50 student/sponsor org), and an invitation to attend an awards ceremony in Washington, D.C. on March 16, 2026.
  3. People’s Choice: $50 for the People's Choice Winner, and an invitation to attend an awards ceremony in Washington, D.C. on March 16, 2026.
Need Some Inspiration?
ENTER CONTEST
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