2026 Radon Artwork Contest

2026 Radon Artwork Contest Guidelines

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Alyssandra Smith, 7th Grade, NACA Middle School

Introduction: The goal of this contest is to encourage young minds to learn more about radon exposure in the home. Contestants can use their creativity to 1) promote awareness of radon and 2) show the benefits of testing homes for radon. Expand the knowledge of the potential health effects of radon exposure within the home to the 27 tribes in the Indian Health Service (IHS) Albuquerque Area.

1) Who can enter? (1 submission per person)

    • Middle schoolers (grades 6-8)
    • High schoolers (grades 9-12)
    • Eligibility: Students must be an enrolled member of an American Indian Tribe or Alaska Native Group

2) When is the deadline/how do I turn it in?

         November 3, 2025, to January 31, 2026

  • Submissions can be submitted by Survey Monkey in pdf. or jpg. or png.

3) Suggestions

  • 8.5” by 11” paper size
  • An Initial in the lower right-hand corner is acceptable.
  • The Artwork can include the use of crayons, markers, colored pens/pencils, paint, or computer graphics.

4) Rules

  • Artwork created using artificial intelligence tools (such as image generators or AI-assisted design platforms) is not allowed. All entries must be hand-drawn, painted, or digitally created by the student without AI assistance.
  • All artwork submitted must be created by the student. Submissions should reflect the student's own ideas, style, and effort.
  • Use of copyrighted materials such as logos, characters, and brand names is not permitted.
  • Everything on the artwork should be appropriate (no bad words, appropriate pictures, Etc.)
  • Students are welcome to discuss ideas and brainstorm with others. However, each submitted artwork must be individually created and represent the student's own interpretation and execution.

5) Artwork Topics (Pick 1)

  • What is radon?
  • How can radon get into my home?
  • How do I test for radon in my home?
  • Where does radon come from?
  • How does radon affect my health?

  • How will testing for radon benefit my home/health?

6)  Rubric, i.e., a scoring guide for grading/evaluating a student’s work

  • Artwork should reflect the chosen topic
  • Radon Information should be accurate
  • The use of creativity & uniqueness.
  • Visual communication of the topic.
  • Grammar
  • Attractiveness

7) What is the prize?

  • First place winner
    1. $100 gift card
  • Second place winner
    1. $50 gift card
  • Third place winner
    1. $25 gift card

Will be displayed on the AASTEC Tribal Healthy Homes Website

Will be posted and promoted on AASTEC social media platforms.

Winners will be selected and notified by Spring 2026

8) Tips

  • Read the Rules/Guidelines carefully and follow directions.
  • Do some research on Radon.
  • Be sure the information on the artwork is accurate.
  • Make note of the Deadline for artwork.
  • Draw a picture or pictures that help teach your idea or message.
  • Think and be creative.
  • Ask an adult to look over your idea/artwork.
  • Don’t make it too cluttered by putting too much information.
  • Make it easy to read from at least 4 feet of distance.
  • For non-digital artwork (example: hand drawing, painting, etc.) ensure that the scan is clear to give the best visual of the artwork when uploading it.

9) Optional Radon Resources

  1. https://www.epa.gov/sites/default/files/2016-12/documents/2016_a_citizens_guide_to_radon.pdf
  2. https://cdphe.colorado.gov/hm/radon 
  3. https://www.lung.org/clean-air/at-home/indoor-air-pollutants/radon 
  4. https://www.lung.org/getmedia/483ae4ea-1ceb-478e-958f-0b2e4a00551f/Radon-Testing-Disparity-report-for-New-Mexico-2022-08-14.pdf

      10) To enter the 2026 Radon Artwork Contest, click the link below:

      11) To view past winners, follow the links below:

        Contest Flyer
        Contest Guidelines
        Submit Your Artwork Here