Underage drinking PSA contest deadline extended to July 31

JTAC/Winner from previous PSA contest artwork display on billboard on Main Street in Pleasantville.

An underage drinking public service announcement contest open to all Atlantic County middle school students in grades 6-8 has been extended to July 31.

Join Together Atlantic County, a non-profit with a mission to prevent, reduce and delay substance abuse among youths, is holding the art contest to provide a message to adults from youths about the dangers of underage drinking or providing alcohol to those under the legal drinking age of 21.

Students are invited to create an 8.5- by 11-inch drawing in the landscape direction, presenting a message to adults that could be turned into a billboard within the county. The top three submissions will receive prizes and be recognized for their artwork.

Submissions must meet the following criteria:

• Crayons, pens, markers, pencils and computer generated entries are permitted


• Do not use paint, glitter or glitter glue


• No copyrighted characters or celebrities may be used or inferred


• Entry forms must be legible and completely filled out

• Mail entries to JTAC, 626 N. Shore Rd., Absecon, NJ 08201


• Scan and email entry to [email protected]


• Use a cell phone to photography the entry and send to [email protected]

Entries are due no later than 4 p.m. Friday, July 31. Download an entry form at http://www.jtacnj.org/news.html

Winners will be selected based on relevance to theme, factual information and creativity. Artwork will not be returned.

For more information, contact Amber Cutano at 609-272-0101 or email [email protected].