$500 for each winner, for academic and wellness-related purposes.
The contest gave students at participating schools a place to raise awareness and reduce stigma, and to share ideas that help young people ask for help and put their well-being first. Winners were picked for following the essay contest rules, standout advocacy, using their voice to reduce stigma, and sharing accurate information.
The winners
Allentown School DistrictMartina
Center Moriches School DistrictDestiny, Madison Trace
Half Hollow Hills Central School DistrictAlyssa Soldinger, Anusree Chakraborty, Jacob, Jasmine Fakuade, Sukhmani Marwaha
Odyssey AcademyAdalina Dzaferovic, Angela Hoang