The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services, Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program (CLPPP) announces the winners for the 2006 Lead Awareness Art Contest. The theme, “Let us have a Lead-Free Future” focuses on ways to reduce lead hazards in the home and environment.
The Lead Awareness Art Contest is promoted every year as one way to educate students, their parents, teachers, and the community about lead poisoning prevention.
Entries were judged by grade level. Judges looked for student knowledge of the sources of lead, as well as different ways children can be protected from lead poisoning. In addition, judges looked at the students’ originality in art, and the quality of the design. The panel of judges included community members, staff from the Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program, staff from Health Education Administration, and service organizations. Winners received a cash award, a trophy, a t-shirt, and a lunch bag. The sponsoring teacher also received a matching award.
The following are links to the 10 winning pictures:
Award ceremonies:
St. Philomena Catholic School
Justin Fernandez (2nd grade)
Santana High School
Liliana Valdez (9th grade)
Jacqueline Barronco (10th grade)
Vanity Rojo (11th grade)
Hilary Gonzales (12th grade)
Prenatal & Postnatal
