2026 Elks Drug Awareness Program National Contest Winners
Celebrating the 2025-2026 Elks Drug Awareness Program national contest winners! Students from across the country created inspiring posters, essays, and videos around the theme "Drugs are a Grave Mistake"
We're proud to honor the creativity and dedication of this year's national winners in the Elks Drug Awareness Program contests. Each project reflected the 2025–2026 theme: "Drugs are a Grave Mistake"
These talented students used art, writing, and video to inspire others to make positive choices and live drug-free lives.
Poster Contest Winner
Bria Boehmer, Grade 3 - Latham, NY. Hosted by Watervliet-Colonie Lodge #1500
Essay Contest Winner
Addison Karns, Grade 7 - Saegertown, PA. Hosted by Meadville Lodge #219
Video Contest: Pre-High/Middle School
Oregon: Bailey Warner, Katelyn Warner, Nitya Raman, Addie Light, Norah Raleigh, Connie Wong
Video Contest: High School
New York: Celina Vail, Stella Marricco, Livia Fyffe
The 2026–2027 contest theme is: "A healthy me, is drug free"
Get ready for the next round of poster, essay, and video contests.
Participants should contact their state Drug Awareness Chairperson for information on their state deadlines and submission details. State-level winners are submitted to the national contest for a chance to win a $500 Gift Card + national recognition!
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