Baker County Students Win 'Say No To Vaping' Poster Contest

Annual competition highlights health, social, and environmental impacts of vaping

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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The Baker County Health Department has announced the winners of its third annual 'Say No To Vaping Poster Contest' for fifth and sixth grade students. The contest featured four categories, including vaping's effects on physical health, mental health, social and marketing pressures, and environmental impacts. First, second, and third place winners were selected for each category, and the four first place winners competed for the grand prize.

Why it matters

The poster contest aims to educate young students on the dangers of vaping and encourage them to make healthy choices. With rising youth vaping rates, initiatives like this are important to raise awareness and prevent future health issues.

The details

Students were allowed to enter more than one poster this year, and their artwork will be featured at the Churchill School Art Gallery in Baker City during March. The grand prize winner received an additional $500 for their class, while the other first, second, and third place winners in each category received individual gift cards.

  • The contest started on November 20, 2025 and ended on January 9, 2026.
  • The students' artwork will be exhibited at the Churchill School Art Gallery in Baker City during March 2026, with the First Friday opening on March 6.

The players

Baker County Health Department

The local health department that organized the 'Say No To Vaping' poster contest for fifth and sixth grade students.

Finley McQuisten

A sixth grade student at South Baker Intermediate who won the grand prize for the mental health category.

Cynthia Stevens

The teacher of the grand prize winner, Finley McQuisten.

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What they’re saying

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

The takeaway

The 'Say No To Vaping' poster contest is an important initiative to educate young students on the dangers of vaping and encourage them to make healthy choices. By highlighting the physical, mental, social, and environmental impacts, the contest aims to prevent future health issues and promote wellness in the community.