Oregon High School Students Compete for Cash Prizes in Young Worker Safety Ad Contest

Oregon high school students have a shot at winning cash prizes while advocating for an issue that directly impacts many of their peers—young worker safety. The Oregon Young Employee Safety Coalition (O[yes]) is rallying teens to get creative by developing and submitting ads that will inspire safety awareness among young workers, as reported by

Oregon Newsroom

. The ad can be a video or graphic design and form part of an initiative to promote the Young Employee Safety Awareness online training.

With submissions closing on February 21, 2025, participants in the 2025 media contest must create content that speaks to teen workers or those about to enter their first jobs. Contestants can choose their key message, theme, or tagline as long they believe it will resonate with their intended audience. It’s a chance not just to win a prize ranging from $300 to $500 but also to see their work utilized in ongoing campaigns geared towards bettering protections for teen workers on the job.

To enter the contest, students can submit an entry online or deliver it by hand on a USB thumb drive. Each submission must capture attention and motivate action without compromising the health and safety of those producing the media projects. The focus is on fostering a respectful and safe environment, a message underscored by the organizers.

The first-place winners in each of the two categories, graphic design, and video, will not only receive a cash award, but their affiliated school or organization will also be granted a matching prize. According to details in the

Oregon newsroom

, O[yes] will use the top submissions to enhance safety for teens in workplace environments. Additionally, the competition is supported by various Oregon-based organizations, including the American Society of Safety Professionals and Oregon OSHA.

For anyone looking to learn more about the competition or seeking resources such as previous winners for inspiration, the O[yes] online contest page offers a comprehensive overview. This contest is an example of Oregon OSHA’s commitment, a division of the Department of Consumer and Business Services, to enforcing state workplace safety and health regulations and striving to enhance the well-being of Oregon workers.

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