2027 Radon Poster Contest
8/6/2026
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is excited to announce the 2027 Radon Poster Contest for students. Students ages 9-14 years old are encouraged to combine science and art by creating an educational poster that shows the physical aspects of radon, the harmful effects of indoor radon gas, or the importance of testing for radon in the home.
The U.S. Surgeon General lists radon exposure as the second leading cause of lung cancer. Radon is a colorless, odorless, and tasteless gas that enters homes through cracks in the foundation, becoming part of the air indoors. It’s estimated that 40 percent of homes in Pennsylvania have elevated levels of radon and conducting a simple radon test is the only way to detect the amount of radon present.
For additional information and submission forms for the 2027 Radon Poster Contest, please visit Pennsylvania Student Radon Poster Contest 2027.
DEP will submit Pennsylvania’s first-place poster to the 2027 National Radon Poster Contest, sponsored by the Conference of Radiation Control Program Directors. Cash prizes will be awarded by the American Lung Association (ALA) for the top three winning National posters.
Please help us spread awareness by educating the children in your care this year! Entry deadline is November 2, 2026.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact RA-EPRadon@pa.gov.
