At our annual Ulster Prevention
Council Conference last week we recognized outstanding Ulster
County youth who participated in
our 2013 Media Contest and received Innovations in Substance Abuse Prevention
Awards.
These awards honor the memory of
Phil Terpening, former chairman of the Ulster Prevention Council Board. Prizes
were awarded for poster, radio and video projects that communicated messages
regarding the risks associated with the misuse of prescription medications;
alternatives to drug use; awareness of the harmful effects of marijuana on
youth brain development; and our Be
Aware, Don’t Share and Lock Your Meds
campaigns.
Over 40 poster submissions were
received. Ellenville High
School students Willie Bruce and Logan Rotolo
tied for first place in the poster contest, and Hunter Odell received an
honorable mention.
Tessa Albert from Ellenville
High School submitted the winning
radio PSA, and Paris Smith from Saugerties
High School submitted the winning
video PSA. Nick Natale from Saugerties
High School received an honorable
mention for his video PSA.
Under the guidance of teachers Scott Wickham at Saugerties High School
and Tim Lukaszewski and Alan Buckler and Ellenville High Schools, the students
were able to produce original, creative and powerful media messages that UPC will use to provide education and awareness
throughout Ulster County and beyond.
All of our PSA's are available for distribution to schools,
waiting rooms, public access stations and other community venues to get the
word out regarding these priority topics. Please contact UPC at 458-7406 for information.
To view some of our winners, please visit our Facebook page and
remember to like Ulster Prevention
Council us while you are there!Cheryl DePaolo
Director of Ulster Prevention Council
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