PA LCB Poster Contest

Who Can Participate? Why Participate?
The Alcohol Awareness Poster Contest is a valuable educational tool that provides students with an opportunity to learn about the dangers of underage drinking and identify the endless array of healthy, fun, and alcohol-free activities that encompass their world. Through their posters, students send an important message to their peers – there are many alternatives to underage drinking; kids do not have to drink to have fun. It is recommended that you judge the posters at your local level and then submit only the top entries from the school or district to the PLCB. Many schools and communities hold a contest during October as part of their Red Ribbon Week activities or as a part of other community related activities or events.

Prizes

$100.00 U.S. Savings Bond - Students whose posters will be chosen to be reproduced.
$50.00 U.S. Savings Bond - One (1) student from each grade level will be selected.
Certificate of Recognition - Approximately 35 additional posters will receive special recognition.

Judging
A panel of judges will review the posters and selections will be based on the message and the presentation of the submission. Consideration will also be given to the student’s developmental level. Winners will be announced in early 2010.

STUDENT GUIDELINES
2009 / 2010 ALCOHOL AWARENESS POSTER CONTEST
The Alcohol Awareness Poster Contest is open to all Pennsylvania students in kindergarten through 12th grade, including those who are home-schooled. This is an opportunity for you to turn peer pressure around and send your friends a positive message that alcohol does not have to be a part of your activities.

Guidelines to follow when submitting your poster:

1. Posters should discourage underage drinking through a positive message. We cannot use posters that talk about tobacco or other drugs.

2. Posters may not be larger than 11” x 17” but can be in any medium.

3. Poster design may not incorporate any copyrighted characters (i.e. comic and /or television characters).

4. If a poster uses a foreign language, the English translation must be included in the design.

5. Posters must contain the following information neatly printed or typed on the back:
a. Current Calendar Year
b. Student’s Grade
c. Student’s First and Last Name
d. Student’s Home Address (including city and zip code)
e. Student’s Home Phone Number (with area code)
f. School Name
g. School Phone Number (with area code)
h. School District Name
i. County

6. Posters must be submitted to:

Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board
Northwest Office Building, Room 602
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17124-0001

7. Posters must be received by the PLCB no later than November 20, 2009.
Here are a few suggestions to help you get started designing your poster:

Benefits of Being Alcohol-Free
· Success in school
· Make good decisions
· Stronger friendships
· Attaining your goals

Alternatives to Drinking
· Sports
· Exercise
· Reading
· Games
· Art
· School activities
· Community activities

Approximately 50 outstanding entries will be chosen by a panel of judges and will be recognized at a ceremony in the State Capitol Building in Harrisburg. The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board will announce and contact the winning entrants in early 2010.

All posters submitted become the property of the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board and will not be returned.

For more information and a submission form, please click here to go to the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board Web site.