1. “Ready Set Create!” Contest The Regional Municipality of York Community and Health Services

2. “Ready, Set, Create!” Contest 2014 Vanessa Fortier, R.N and Jivan Gill, R.N Public Health Nurses School Services Team

3. Agenda Background Contest process Media Campaign Winning Posters Future plans Q & A

4. Background Poster Contest (in past video as well) 4 th year All Secondary School Students in York Region (YRDSB + YCDSB + Private) Submission judged by students Promoting youth engagement and leadership through technology

5. Contest Must choose health topic Group or Solo Poster or video submissions with a health message Prizes:  1 st - $500  2 nd - $300  3 rd - $200 Winning posters to be used in a media campaign

6. Online process to Register for Contest Online contest resources (rules, consent forms) Submit poster/video online Post submission survey connected online Online promotion of contest using social media Feedback from students – Easy to use (97% of students reported) – Create a more accessible registration link in future Contest cont’d

7. Student judging panel of 9 youth Finalist presented in person via slide show Judging score sheet marked out of 10 – first impression – Creativity – message – health topic – ability to inspire change Highest total determined the winners Contest Judging

8. Why do this contest ? Youth engagement Youth leadership Youth advocacy Skill building or enhancement Increase in knowledge and awareness of health topics

9. 2013 Winners

14. 2014 Winners

18. Other Contest Entries

26. Contact Info: Jivan Gill R.N., Public Health Nurse York Region Public Health, School Services 905-830-4444 x 74613 Jivanjot.gill@york.ca Vanessa Fortier R.N., Public Health Nurse York Region Public Health, School Services 905-830-4444 x 74602 Vanessa.fortier@york.ca Thank You!