Oregon High School Students Invited to Media Contest
Students can win up to $500 for creating safety advertisements aimed at protecting teens from heat-related illnesses.
Updated on Oct. 21, 2026 in Secondary Education
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The Oregon Young Employee Safety Coalition has launched its annual media contest, inviting high school students to create advertisements focused on heat-illness prevention. Winning entries will be used to educate teen workers on workplace safety hazards ahead of the summer season.
Why it matters
This initiative aims to protect young workers from heat-related illnesses by empowering students to communicate safety information to their peers. By turning these student-led projects into public advertisements, the coalition hopes to increase safety awareness among youth during peak summer heat.
Now in its 19th year, the contest offers cash prizes between $300 and $500 for winning entries, with matching awards provided to the students' schools. Submissions must be sent via the online portal by 5pm on February 12, 2027.
The players
Oregon Young Employee Safety Coalition
An organization dedicated to reducing workplace injuries among youth through safety education and advocacy.
The details
High school students in Oregon can participate by submitting original video or graphic design advertisements through the coalition's online form. Videos must be no longer than 90 seconds. Once collected, the winning designs will be used by the organization as educational advertisements to promote heat-illness prevention training for teen workers.
Timeline
February 12, 2027: Contest submission deadline at 5pm.
Summer months: Period when heat-related hazards occur on the job.
The Home Front
This contest aligns with national efforts by safety regulators to curb the rising risks of heat-related illnesses among seasonal and young workers. It marks a continued shift toward peer-to-peer safety education models in secondary education settings.
If you have a high schooler in the household, encourage them to visit the official portal to review the contest guidelines and submission format. Ensure any student worker in the family stays updated on workplace safety protocols as they prepare for potential summer jobs.
The takeaway
Students can help improve workplace safety for their peers while earning money for themselves and their schools. Families should review the contest guidelines and encourage students to focus their creative work on practical heat-illness prevention tips.
Further reading
Learn more about local programs for students at Secondary Education.
More information
Find complete entry requirements on the [O[yes] online contest page](https://yourdosh.org/index.php/contest-rules).
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