As part of the HEADS UP campaign, NSAA has developed a safety awareness poster contest for kids. The contest targets fourth, fifth and sixth graders, but any elementary-age child can participate. Students are asked to create a poster related to any one of the seven points in “Your Responsibility Code.” Two winners are picked annually, one in each of the following categories “Most Creative Design” and “Best Overall Safety Message”. Prizes are awarded.
NSAA ski area members promote and administer the safety poster contest for kids in their respective local community and schools. Ski areas will judge and select their local winners. Local winning posters are then entered by the ski area in the national contest, giving local kids a chance to be recognized nationally for their winning design. Contact your local ski area for more information on contests in your area. Click here for official Rules and Judging Criteria.
Kids National Poster Contest Winners
2011-2012
| Best Overall Safety Message Hailey Byrom Telluride Ski & Golf Resort |
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| Most Creative Design Taryn Paradis Grand Targhee Resort, WY |
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2010-2011
| Best Overall Safety Message Zachary Hatheway Merril Saddleback Ski Area, ME |
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| Most Creative Design Alexandra Dillon Boston Mills/Brandwine Ski Resort, OH |
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2009-2010
| Best Overall Safety Message Adrianna Belanger Saddleback Ski Area, ME |
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| Most Creative Design Tyler Doyle Bear Valley Ski Area, CA |
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2008-2009
| Best Overall Safety Message Seoyeon Ju Green Peek, NY |
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| Most Creative Design Esmeralda Gonzalez Grand Targhee Resort, WY |
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2007-2008
| Best Overall Safety Message Emma Maxwell Holiday Valley Resort, NY |
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| Most Creative Design Larkin Armbruster Vail, CO |
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