The Michigan Poison & Drug Information Center (MiPDC) is excited to host a Michigan-only poster and video contest for National Poison Prevention Week 2026. This contest gives Michigan students a second chance to win, in addition to the national competition hosted by America’s Poison Centers.

Your creativity can help spread the word about poison-related dangers and how to stay safe — and your message may even save a life.

Who can enter?

Grades K–4
Create and submit a poster

Grades 5–12
Create and submit a video

Prizes

MiPDC will not award cash prizes, but:

Winners will receive special MiPDC-branded prizes (details coming soon!)
All entries will be featured in our online public gallery
No personal identifying information will be shared in the gallery

Winner Announcements

Winners will be:

Announced on MiPDC’s social media pages
Contacted directly using the information provided during submission

Deadline

All entries must be submitted by: February 3, 2026 — 11:59 p.m. ET

What Is the Goal of the MiPDC Second-Chance Contest?

This contest encourages Michigan students to:

Build their understanding of poison prevention and everyday safety
Create messages by kids and teens, for kids and teens
Produce posters or videos they would proudly share with classmates and friends
Help educate the public about poison risks and how to stay safe
Raise awareness of the free Poison Help line: 1-800-222-1222
- All entries must include the Poison Help phone number or logo to qualify