Press release
State Rep. Stuart Spitzer, M.D. is teaming up with the Texas Hospitality Association (THA) to fight underage drinking and to promote alcohol responsibility through a statewide poster contest that will award four 2015 graduating high school senior $10,000 in educational scholarships.
THA will award a $5,000 scholarship to the Texas high school senior who submits the best poster conveying the message or theme: “If you are under 21, it’s illegal to consume or purchase alcoholic beverages in Texas.” A $2,500 scholarship will go to 2nd place, $1500 for 3rd and $1,000 for 4th. The winning posters will be used in a statewide alcohol awareness campaign.
“It is good to see student participation in a project that promotes personal responsibility and combats underage drinking,” said Spitzer.
The contest is open to all 2015 Texas high school seniors. Artwork must be an original design and may be computer or electronically generated., hand drawn or photographed.
Students have until May 1 to submit their poster to THA.
For complete details on the poster contest, go to: www.TexasHospitalityAssociation.com