Texas Lions District 2-E2 Drug Awareness Council Youth Poster Contest Creative Expression with a Powerful Message: Live Drug-Free
Empowering Youth Through Art: The DAC Poster Contest
The Drug Awareness Council (DAC) Youth Poster Contest invites young students to use their voices—through art—to stand up against drug misuse. Lions District 2-E2 proudly leads this initiative as part of its commitment to youth empowerment and drug prevention. The contest encourages students from Kindergarten through 8th grade to design posters that share powerful, drug-free messages. As one of the district’s signature youth outreach programs, the DAC Poster Contest unites creativity, education, and leadership to build healthier, stronger communities.
What the DAC Poster Contest Offers
The DAC Poster Contest provides students with a platform to express their concerns about substance abuse through the creation of original artwork. Their posters highlight the dangers of drugs, vaping, or alcohol and promote positive alternatives and wise choices. Each piece of art sparks meaningful conversations and showcases the student’s voice and values. The contest directly supports the Drug Awareness Council’s mission to educate young people and involve them in prevention-focused, peer-driven initiatives that inspire change.
Who Can Participate and How
Students in Kindergarten through 8th grade are eligible to participate in the contest. Lions Clubs and schools invite students to design posters that promote clear, age-appropriate messages about staying drug-free. Students may draw, write, or combine both to share their ideas. We encourage them to use original concepts that reflect their understanding of healthy living. While artistic skill plays a role, the strength and clarity of the message remain the top priority. Lions Clubs and educators integrate the contest into classrooms, youth groups, and after-school programs to reach as many young voices as possible.
Why the Contest Matters
Creative expression empowers students to reflect, communicate, and lead. Through this contest, young artists explore the dangers of substance abuse and champion healthy choices in their schools and communities. As they brainstorm, discuss, and turn ideas into visual messages, students gain confidence, build awareness, and learn to advocate for themselves and others. These posters do more than decorate hallways—they inspire peers and families to think critically, engage in meaningful conversations, and make informed choices. The contest helps shape a generation that embraces positive decisions and leads by example.
How Lions Clubs in District 2-E2 Lead the Way
Lions Clubs across District 2-E2 make this contest successful by connecting directly with schools, families, and community groups. Clubs take the lead by:
- Supplying art materials and resources to participating classrooms
- Promoting the contest in schools and youth organizations
- Organizing local judging and recognition events
- Submitting top posters to the district level for broader celebration
When your club supports this contest, you invest directly in youth development. You give students tools to stay informed, feel valued, and lead with purpose. This is one of the most accessible and impactful ways Lions can serve—and it starts with a simple invitation to participate.
Take Action and Support the Future
Are you a teacher, parent, or youth leader? Join Lions District 2-E2 in bringing the DAC Poster Contest to your school or program. If you’re a Lions Club member, consider connecting with local educators and offering to sponsor or organize a local contest. Every poster begins with a spark—and with your support, that spark becomes a message of hope, health, and leadership.
Let’s build a future where young people lead with courage and creativity. Join us in championing the DAC Poster Contest today!
Contest Rules & Judging
The theme for the DAC Poster Contest is: “The Dangers and/or Consequences of Substance Abuse.” Drug, alcohol, tobacco, vapes, aerosols, misused prescription drugs, and more are all substances that can negatively impact lives.
Posters are required to present only one substance, but may include multiple substances.
The DAC Poster Contest is open to students in grades 3 through 12. The Divisions and prizes for each are:
- Grades 3 & 4
- Grades 5 & 6
- Grades 7, 8, & 9
- Grades 10, 11 & 12
Each Division will include 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place awards:
- 1st Place – $100.00 Gift Card
- 2nd Place – $50.00 Gift Card
- 3rd Place – $25.00 Gift Card
Each Lions Club is responsible for selecting the winning entrants in each category from their community. Clubs must also collect the entry fees ($10.00 per poster) and send the posters to the district contest promptly. Clubs may set their deadlines for entries. All submissions must be received at the District 2-E2 Convention on January 18, 2025, held at the:
Marriott Mid-Cities South415 Hurst Blvd
Fort Worth, TX 76114
The posters will be judged on the quality of the work, clarity of the message, originality, and correct submission in each division.
Applications are due by December 18, 2024.
Send to:
DAC Secretary, Lion Mary Ann Foley
925 Cat Hollow Ct
Keller, TX 76247
Email: moc.oohay@yramsnoil
Phone: 817-253-5815
All Participating Clubs: The following application must be completed and submitted to the DAC secretary via email or postal service by December 10, 2024. Please note that the bottom portion must be attached to the submitted poster. Your Club representative should bring the artists’ posters to the convention.