Poster Contest Winners Recognized at SOSMentor's Awards Event!

Wolfgang Puck and the poster contest winners

This Monday, June 13, after much anticipation and planning, the student winners of the LAUSD Healthy Schools Campaign poster contest were finally announced at an exciting awards event held at St. Vincent Medical Center. SOSMentor hosted over 200 people for a special celebration in honor of the 32 poster contest finalists, who represented all of the 8 local districts within LAUSD.

After inspiring speeches from LAUSD Superintendent John Deasy, Asst. Superintendent Earl Perkins, and celebrity chef Wolfgang Puck, the 1st, 2nd, 3rd place winners, and honorable mentions were announced. Cameras flashed and the audience enthusiastically applauded as the elementary, middle, and high school students received their prizes and the recognition they deserve for being health advocates and role models in their community.

The students received praise from influential leaders and were given fun prizes like Disneyland tickets, bicycles, Big 5 gift cards, and Lakers gift bags, making it a night they will always remember! Every student was a winner, as all 32 finalists were recognized and took home prizes.

Check out the slideshow below to see all the winning posters. Which one is your favorite, and why? Leave a comment below!