CHICAGO, IL | January 22, 2025
The American Lung Association, in collaboration with the Conference of Radiation Control Program Directors, today revealed the winners of the 2024 National Radon Poster and Video Contests. This annual contest is part of a nationwide effort to increase awareness about radon gas, the second-leading cause of lung cancer in the United States.
The poster contest invited participation from children aged 9-14, while high school students were eligible to participate in the video contest. Both aimed to raise awareness of radon’s health risks and encourage radon testing.
The winner of the 2024 National Radon Video Contest is Luke Larson, Le Mars Community High School, Le Mars, Iowa for his project titled, “Picture Perfect.”
The 2024 National Radon Poster Contest winners and their prizes are as follows:
- 1st Place: Addilyn Mosely, Mesa Middle School, Castle Rock, CO ($1,000)
- 2nd Place: Alexia Vallo, Logos Public Charter School, Medford, OR ($300)
- 3rd Place: Olivia Rieder, RJ Murray Middle School, St. Augustine, FL ($200)
“Each year, radon exposure causes 21,000 preventable lung cancer deaths. Raising awareness about simple steps to reduce radon exposure is critical. Through the 2024 National Radon Poster and Video Contest, we’ve engaged communities nationwide in this vital public health effort,” said Harold Wimmer, President and CEO of the American Lung Association. “For over a decade, this contest has been an effective way to educate teachers, students, families, and communities about radon’s dangers. We are very proud of the awareness it generates.”
The Lung Association and the Conference of Radiation Control Program Directors coordinated the selection of national winners from the top state submissions. Both organizations commend all participants nationwide for their efforts.
Radon is an invisible, odorless, and tasteless radioactive gas formed naturally from uranium breakdown in the soil. It can seep into homes through cracks and openings, accumulating to hazardous levels. Radon exposure can only be detected through a home test.
For more details about the poster and video contest, contact your state radon program. To learn about radon or test your home, visit Lung.org/radon.
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The American Lung Association is the leading organization working to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease through education, advocacy and research. The work of the American Lung Association is focused on four strategic imperatives: to defeat lung cancer; to champion clean air for all; to improve the quality of life for those with lung disease and their families; and to create a tobacco-free future. For more information about the American Lung Association, which has a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator and is a Platinum-Level GuideStar Member, call 1-800-LUNGUSA (1-800-586-4872) or visit: Lung.org. To support the work of the American Lung Association, find a local event at Lung.org/events.
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