Meet the 2025 Elks Drug Awareness Program National Contest Winners!
Celebrating the 2024-2025 Elks Drug Awareness Program national contest winners! Students from across the country created inspiring posters, essays, and videos around the theme "Throw Away Drugs - Not Your Future."
We're proud to honor the creativity and dedication of this year's national winners in the Elks Drug Awareness Program contests. Each project reflected the 2024–2025 theme: "Throw Away Drugs - Not Your Future"
These talented students used art, writing, and video to inspire others to make positive choices and live drug-free lives.
Poster Contest Winner
Maci Carter – North Carolina
Maci's artwork powerfully illustrates the importance of protecting your future by staying drug-free.
Essay Contest Winner
Aliyah Morgridge – South Carolina
Aliyah's essay delivers an inspiring message about choosing a healthy path and supporting others to do the same.
Video Contest: Pre-High/Middle School
Connor Dunn – California
Connor's creative video, "Throw Away Drugs – Not Your Future," reminds viewers that every decision shapes what lies ahead.
Video Contest: High School
Thomas Brannon, Elan Cooper, Rowan Covert, Will Fiscaletti, Owen Hopf, Boston MacDonald, Maverick Napolitano, and Gabe Valles – New York
This group brought the message to life through a video-game-inspired concept that shows how smart choices can power up your future.
Looking Ahead: The 2025–2026 contest theme is: "Drugs are a Grave Mistake"
Get ready for the next round of poster, essay, and video contests.
Participants should contact their state Drug Awareness Chairperson for information on their state deadlines and submission details. State-level winners are submitted to the national contest for a chance to win a $300 Amazon Gift Card + national recognition!