Fentanyl Awareness Day: Submission Deadline Extended for Senator Sullivan’s Student PSA Competition

WASHINGTON—In honor of National Fentanyl Awareness Day, U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) today reminded Alaskans today of the May 31^st extended deadline for high school students across Alaska to participate in a public awareness campaign to educate their peers and fellow Alaskans about the dangers of fentanyl. The competition is part of the statewide “One Pill Can Kill Alaska” public awareness campaign Senator Sullivan launched in May of 2024. Since the campaign began, Senator Sullivan has highlighted the One Pill Can Kill campaign in community visits, roundtables and student listening sessions across the state, including in Anchorage, Fairbanks, Wasilla, Ketchikan, Cordova, Valdez, Glenallen, Kotzebue and Utqiagvik. More information on the competition can be found below and by clicking here.

“On National Fentanyl Awareness Day, we raise up the memory of the lives lost to the devastating fentanyl crisis and the enduring work done by many of their loved ones to educate the public about the dangers of this deadly drug,” Senator Sullivan said. “Fighting this horrendous plague on our communities means enlisting the help of all Alaskans. After hearing from youth across Alaska, it became clear that in order for us to succeed, young Alaskans in particular need to play a big role. I’ve invited all Alaska high school students to craft brief and compelling audio and video public service announcements to inform their peers about the reality that taking just one non-prescription pill can kill. If this campaign can even save one life of a precious young Alaskan, it will have been worth it.”

Competition Details:

What: Students are invited to create public service announcements (PSAs) that highlight the dangers of fentanyl, the risks of non-prescription drug use, and the importance of staying informed and seeking help. The message should be positive, informative, and aimed at empowering youth to make safe choices. Maximum creativity is encouraged! Students can utilize any of the information or graphics on Sen. Sullivan’s One Pill Can Kill page, or other state and federal resource sites.

Eligibility: Open to all Alaska high school students (Grades 9-12); participants can enter individually or as part of a team.

Format: Students can utilize any technology at their disposal—smart-phones, cameras and computers: Video PSA (30-60 seconds, .mp4, .mov, .avi) or Audio PSA (30-60 seconds, .mp3, .wav)

Winners: The winning PSA will be featured as part of the statewide “One Pill Can Kill” campaign through local television and radio. Entries will also be featured on Senator Sullivan’s social media pages.

Submission Deadline: May 31, 2025

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