National Red Ribbon Week Photo Contest

Two Ways to Enter 

1. Families may submit a photo of  a home decoration.
2. Schools may submit a photo of a school decoration.

Two Ways to Win 

1. Receive the most votes in your Region for your entry
2. Receive one of the following Judges Awards:

Home Entries

• Most Creative Home
• Best Use of Family and Community
• Best Use of The Theme
• Most Ambitious
• Most Educational

School Entries

• Most Creative School
• Best Use of School and Community
• Best Use of The Theme
• Most Ambitious
• Most Educational

How To Enter

Decorate your Home front door, mailbox or fence with a double-looped Red Ribbon and this year’s theme: "Make A Difference. Be A Hero. Stay Drug Free.^TM”

OR

Decorate your School  with a double-looped Red Ribbon and this year’s theme: "Make A Difference. Be A Hero. Stay Drug Free.^TM”

Snap a Photo & Upload

Take a picture of your Red Ribbon decoration (preferably with people in it!). You must be 18 years old to enter, so parents (or for school entries, school staff or PTA members) must submit the photos. 

Get Votes!

Ask your friends, family, colleagues and school contacts to vote for your photo.

Entry Period Oct. 1 - Nov. 2, 2026
Voting Period Nov. 3 - Nov. 17, 2026
Winners Announced Dec. 4, 2026

Click here for the Red Ribbon Photo Contest Rules Terms & Conditions

Click here for a list of Frequently Asked Questions

Co-Sponsored by the DEA