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Lead Poisoning Prevention Video Contest Winners
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Thanks to everyone who participated in the lead poisoning prevention video contest sponsored by EPA, HUD and CDC! More than 40 videos were submitted, and the top three videos were chosen for their ability to help educate the public about the adverse health effects of lead poisoning, how lead exposure occurs and ways to prevent lead poisoning. Winners of the contest were notified during National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, October 18-24, and the winning videos were announced at CDC's National Environmental Public Health Conference in Atlanta, Georgia, on October 27, 2009.
First Place Entry: "Just To Be Safe"
Winners
The first place winner is Mary Morgan, of Sunbury, Pennsylvania, for her video named Just To Be Safe. Because babies and young children are most at risk from the effects of lead poisoning, and as a mother of four children, Ms. Morgan targeted her video's Just To Be Safe theme specifically towards parents of young children. Ms. Morgan recently had home renovations done and was grateful she had contractors who understood how to minimize dust and conduct a proper clean up, so she developed the piece for parents experiencing similar renovation projects.
The links to the videos go to YouTube.com. 
- View the winning entry - Just To Be Safe
The second place winner is Joan Bothell, of West Hartford, Connecticut, for her video, Henry and Fred Learn About Lead, an animated video featuring lead safety tips in a fun, rhythmic manner. The third place winner is 17 year-old Ra'Ees Grimes for his news video, Lead Report. The young Mr. Grimes directed the creative video which was scripted, produced, edited, and filmed completely by teenagers from Trenton, New Jersey.
Second Place Entry:
"Henry and Fred Learn About Lead"
"Henry and Fred Learn About Lead"
Third Place Entry:
"Lead Report"
"Lead Report"
View the second and third place winners:
Honorable Mentions
The following videos were recognized as Honorable Mentions:
- Lead Some Basic Facts
- Breaking the Chains
- Be Proactive - Lead Poisoning Prevention PSA
- Lead Pollution Prevention One Minute Video
- Lead Smart
- Lead Poisoning The Facts
We would like to extend a sincere thank you to everyone who submitted a video and helped to educate your family, friends and the public on ways we can prevent lead poisoning.