Click below for contest rules, submission forms, and information about substance misuse to help with your project. Full contest rules are at the bottom of this page.
Submission Deadline: Thursday, October 27th at 11:59pm
Middle School Poster Contest Prizes
1st Place: $25 Target gift card, YMDC t-shirt, & gift bag
2nd Place: $15 Taco Bell gift card, YMDC t-shirt & gift bag
1st & 2nd place posters will be shared on social media.
High School Video Contest Prizes
1st Place: $50 Amazon gift card, YMDC t-shirt, & gift bag
2nd Place: $25 Amazon gift card, YMDC t-shirt, & gift bag
1st & 2nd place videos will be shared on social media.
More About the Contest
Middle School Contest
Fall 2022 Substance Misuse Prevention Halloween Poster Contest
Submission Deadline: Thursday, October 27th at 11:59pm
Thank you for your interest in participating in our poster contest! Please see below for contest specifications. If you have any questions, contact our Youth Initiatives Coordinator, Sydney Ross, at sross@metrodrug.org or call 865-588-5550.
What is the contest?
This contest consists of submitting a photo of a Halloween-themed poster that addresses the dangers of prescription and over-the-counter medication misuse. The theme for this year’s contest is “Medication Misuse is Scarier Than…”. For example, your poster could be titled “Medication Misuse is Scarier Than Dracula!”.
Get creative and have fun with it!
What does Halloween-themed mean?
If you think it is Halloween-themed, then it will be accepted! Please avoid violence, gore, and scare tactics.
What should the poster be about?
As long as the poster is about prescription and over-the-counter medication misuse, it is up to you! Click here to see prescription and over-the-counter medication misuse data that you can incorporate into your poster.
Who can enter the contest?
Any Knox County middle school student may enter this contest. This includes home school students.
What do I get if I win?
- The First Place Winner will receive a $25 Target gift card, YMDC t-shirt, and a gift bag. Your poster will be shared on our social media accounts on Halloween!
- The Second Place Winner will receive a $15 Taco Bell gift card, YMDC t-shirt, and a gift bag. Your video will be shared on our social media accounts on Halloween!
What if I want to make the poster with a group? Do we each get a prize?
If you choose to work with a group, the above prizes for first and second place winners remain the same. You will not receive any additional items.
When is the photo submission deadline?
All submissions are due no later than Thursday, October 27th at 11:59pm. Late submissions will not be accepted.
How do I submit my poster?
Please take a photo of your poster and click here to submit. If you have any issues with this form, please email Sydney Ross at sross@metrodrug.org.
When will I know if I won?
Winners will be contacted on Friday, October 28th.
High School Contest
Fall 2022 Substance Misuse Prevention Halloween Video Contest
Submission Deadline: Thursday, October 27th at 11:59pm
Thank you for your interest in participating in our video contest! Please see below for contest specifications. If you have any questions, contact our Youth Initiatives Coordinator, Sydney Ross, at sross@metrodrug.org or call 865-588-5550.
What is the contest?
This contest consists of submitting a one minute (or less) Halloween-themed video that addresses the dangers of prescription and over-the-counter medication misuse. You can choose to do a roleplay, skit, public service announcement, animation, song, etc. The possibilities are endless as long as it’s Halloween-themed submitted in a video format!
Media Release
Please fill out MDC’s Media Release Form so that we have permission to share your video on our social media platforms. If you are 18 years old, please click here to fill out the media release form. If you are under the age of 18, please click here and have your parent/guardian fill out the form on your behalf. Questions about the media release? Contact our Director of Communications, Courtney Fuson, at cfuson@metrodrug.org or 865-588-5550.
What does Halloween-themed mean?
If you think it is Halloween-themed, then it will be accepted! Please avoid violence, gore, and scare tactics.
What should the video be about?
As long as the video is about prescription and over-the-counter medication misuse, it is up to you! Click here to see prescription and over-the-counter medication misuse data that you can incorporate into your video.
Who can enter the contest?
Any Knox County high school student may enter this contest. This includes home school students.
What do I get if I win?
- The First Place Winner will receive a $50 Amazon gift card, YMDC t-shirt, and a gift bag. Your video will be shared on our social media accounts on Halloween!
- The Second Place Winner will receive a $25 Amazon gift card, YMDC t-shirt, and a gift bag. Your video will be shared on our social media accounts on Halloween!
What if I want to do the video with a group? Do we each get a prize?
If you choose to work with a group, the above prizes for first and second place winners remain the same. You will not receive any additional items.
When is the video submission deadline?
All submissions are due no later than Thursday, October 27th at 11:59pm. Late submissions will not be accepted.
How do I submit my video?
Please click here to submit your video. If you have any issues with this form, please email Sydney Ross at sross@metrodrug.org.
When will I know if I won?
Winners will be contacted on Friday, October 28th.