2027 O[yes] media contest launches

Students will persuade others to learn about heat illness prevention

High school students across the state of Oregon are encouraged to submit a 30- to 90-second video or a graphic design that persuades young workers to take Oregon OSHA’s heat illness prevention online course. Heat illness is a growing concern in safety and health, and this is the second year o[yes] has chosen this approach to continue to raise awareness in Oregon communities.

A 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place will be awarded in each category, and 1st place winners will also receive a matching prize for their school.  

• 1st place – $500 
• 2nd place – $400 
• 3rd place – $300  

Details about the contest can be found on our website: O[yes] Media contest for Oregon students. 

The deadline for submissions is 5 p.m. on Friday, February 12, 2027.  

The 2026 winners and finalists came from high schools around the state: Parkrose High School (Portland), Crescent Valley High School (Corvallis), Center for Advanced Learning (Gresham), Centennial High School (Gresham), Clackamas Academy of Industrial Sciences (Oregon City), Henley High School (Klamath Falls), McLoughlin High School (Milton-Freewater), The Dalles High School (The Dalles) and Bend Senior High School (Bend).

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