2026 Red Ribbon Week Student Poster & PSA Contest

Make a Difference. Be a Hero. Stay Drug Free.

All schools are invited to participate in the 2026 Red Ribbon Week Student Creative Contest!

Students ages 18 and younger are encouraged to create an original poster or public service announcement (PSA) that inspires healthy, drug-free choices.

Use art, storytelling, or your own voice to show what being a hero means to you. Your message might highlight making healthy choices, standing up for a friend, asking for help, or helping others feel included. Show how everyday acts of kindness and courage can build a healthier, drug-free community.

Be creative, use your imagination, and make your message your own!

How to Enter: 

Email your completed poster or PSA to Sharon Richmond at followtruenorth1@gmail.com.

Please include:

• Student’s name and age

• School name

• Parent/guardian or school contact name and contact information

All entries must be original student work, reflect the contest theme, and be appropriate for a school audience.

Important Dates: 

Entry Period: October 19 – November 6, 2026
Submission Deadline: Friday, November 6, 2026
Voting Period: November 6 – 14, 2026
Winners Announced: December 8, 2026, at Huntington Town Hall

Prizes: 

1st Place: $100
2nd Place: $75
3rd Place: $50

Entries will be reviewed and voted on by representatives of the True North Foundation, Councilwoman Theresa Mari, and members of the Town of Huntington Opioid and Addiction Task Force.

Take Your Message Beyond the Contest! 

With permission, decorate your school or neighborhood with red ribbons to raise awareness and encourage healthy choices. Invite others to join you, start a conversation, and remind your community that everyone has a part to play.

You don’t need a cape to be a hero. You can make a difference by caring for yourself and looking out for others.

Presented by the True North Foundation, Town of Huntington, and Town of Huntington Opioid and Addiction Task Force.