The American Lung Association, together with the Conference of Radiation Control Program Directors (CRCPD), has announced the winners of the 2026 National Radon Poster and Video Contests. These contests aim to raise awareness about the dangers of radon gas and encourage home testing.
Ryan Garcia from John I. Leonard High School in Greenacres, Florida, won first place in the National Radon Video Contest for his entry titled “RADON EXE,” earning a $1,000 scholarship.
“Radon is an invisible danger, responsible for an estimated 21,000 deaths each year in the United States. We are proud to support CRCPD’s annual National Radon Poster and Video Contest. It is part of a vital public health effort to engage communities nationwide and raise awareness of both radon’s health risks and the importance of home testing, which is easy, inexpensive and can save lives,” said Harold Wimmer, President and CEO of the American Lung Association. “Congratulations to the contest winners, and to all participants: you are the next generation of healthy air advocates.”
Radon is a radioactive gas that occurs naturally in soil and can enter homes through cracks or openings in foundations or walls. The gas cannot be detected by sight or smell, making home testing necessary as exposure does not produce immediate symptoms.
Winners were chosen from state-level entries submitted nationwide. The organizations involved commended all students who participated.
The American Lung Association works across research, education and advocacy to address lung health issues such as asthma, COPD and lung cancer. Its efforts include supporting local community initiatives throughout the country (https://www.lung.org). The association also funds research aimed at improving treatments for lung disease (https://www.lung.org) and maintains a four-star rating from Charity Navigator for accountability (https://www.lung.org).
Harold Wimmer serves as president and CEO of the organization (https://www.lung.org), which has expanded its reach since its founding in 1904 when it began as an organization fighting tuberculosis (https://www.lung.org). Today it continues work on policy advocacy promoting clean air while reducing tobacco use (https://www.lung.org).
For more information about radon or details on how to test your home, visit Lung.org/radon.
