CONTEST CENTRAL
Congratulations to the winners! Take a look at what these amazing customers achieved!
Did you recently hold an unforgettable appreciation or awareness event? Tell us about it for a chance to win special prizes in our Positive Contests!
Earn A Cash Prize For Your School Or Organization
Tell Us About Your Black History Month Activities
WE WILL AWARD THE THREE BEST AND MOST CREATIVE ENTRIES!
Grand Prize $300
Second Prize $200
Third Prize $100
HURRY! ALL ENTRIES MUST BE RECEIVED BY APRIL 11, 2026
2025 Black History Month Contest Winners
Congratulations to all the winners of the Black History Month 2025 Contest! Your creativity, dedication, and passion for honoring Black history and culture truly shined through your celebrations. Thank you for making this month meaningful, educational, and inspiring for your communities.
Grand Prize Winner - 1st Place
Faith Tabernacle Church - Cleveland, OH
Faith Tabernacle United Holy Church in Cleveland, Ohio celebrated Black History Month 2025 with the theme "Roots of Resilience: Black History Across Generations" (Psalm 145:4). Each Sunday featured a unique focus: we kicked off in Red, Black, and Green and launched a popular Pop-Up Shop with Black History-themed items. The second Sunday was T-Shirt Day, highlighting HBCUs. On the third Sunday, we honored church mothers aged 90+ with flowers and lapel pins. The celebration culminated with youth speeches, Afrocentric attire, and a Heritage Dinner. Thanks to Positive Promotions for inspiring a memorable and meaningful month!
2nd Place Winner
Greater Peace Missionary Baptist Church - Killeen, TX
Greater Peace Missionary Baptist Church in Killeen, TX hosted a successful Black History Prayer Breakfast and Program on February 15, 2025, with over 90 attendees, including guests from local and out-of-town churches. Guests were welcomed by committee members in themed T-shirts reading "Rooted in Faith, Prayer, and God". The Fellowship Hall was vibrantly decorated with Black History visuals, and a delicious breakfast was served. The program featured music, speakers, and a keynote address from Killeen’s first Black female mayor, Ms. Debbie Nash King. The event beautifully honored the past while inspiring hope for the future.
3rd Place Winner
Jackson Middle School - Titusville, FL
Jackson Middle School celebrates Black History Month each year with engaging, school-wide activities that highlight the richness of Black history and culture. With the help of Positive Promotions, we decorate the school, distribute themed materials, and create interactive learning experiences. A central event is our Wing Wars door decorating contest, where teachers and students creatively showcase the yearly theme across different wings. Past themes have included the Civil Rights Movement, Africa Before the Slave Trade, the Harlem Renaissance, African musical influences, and in 2025, The Divine 9. Each theme is further explored through morning news presentations, bulletin boards, and student-led research.
Prizes play a key role in encouraging participation. Students earn incentives like pencils, bracelets, buttons, bookmarks, water bottles, and keychains from Positive Promotions for joining trivia games, scavenger hunts, and other activities. Teachers also receive recognition and gift certificates for best-decorated doors. These rewards help build excitement and reinforce the educational value of the month-long celebration.
Annual Breast Cancer Awareness Contest!
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Entries are closed. Thank you for participating!
2025 Winners will be announced on or about March 6, 2026
2024 Breast Cancer Awareness Contest Winners
Congratulations to the winners of last year’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month contest! Take a look at what these amazing customers achieved in their missions for a better, healthier future.
BEST USE OF PRODUCTS WINNERS
Grand Prize Winner - 1st Place
America’s Girls | Harrison, OH
America's Girls believes breast cancer awareness should start early to ensure fewer women are diagnosed at later stages of the disease. To help achieve this, the executive director of the organization hosted a presentation about breast cancer for high school senior girls and gave them Breast Cancer Awareness On-The-Go Essentials Gift Sets, Breast Self-Exam Punch-Out Reminder Shower Cards, and more. The girls enjoyed the event and the items the recieved.
Best Use of Products - 2nd Place
BayCare Health Systems, Radiology Department | Tampa, FL
MOST CREATIVE WINNERS
Grand Prize Winner - 1st Place
City Of Memphis Wellness Department | Memphis, TN
The department raised awareness and money by holding artistic events called "Painting With A Purpose." People paid a participation fee and, along with painting, enjoyable food, drinks, and music. They received Positive Promotions products, including Emery Boards, Lip Balm, and Stress Balls. Almost $1,000 was donated to a local organization that increases breast cancer awareness and addresses healthcare disparities for women of color.
Most Creative - 2nd Place
The Women’s Christian Fellowship at Craig Memorial Community Church | Hyattsville, MD
MOST INSPIRING WINNERS
Grand Prize Winner - 1st Place
Agnes Judge, Breast Cancer Survivor | North Charleston, SC
Agnes, an Army veteran who had a mastectomy in 2019, went on a nationwide tour on raise awareness about breast and other cancer. She fundraised and donated to cancer institues and centers, as well as hospitals. Agnes also gave money to a patients' assistance fund that helps pay for transportation to appointments, wigs, and more. She hopes to profoundly impact cancer treatment, prevention, care, and research.
Most Inspiring - 2nd Place
Clay County Memorial Hospital | Henrietta, TX
Annual Fire Prevention Week Contest!
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Thank you for participating and sharing your activities!
2025 Winners will be announced on or about March 2, 2026
Annual Red Ribbon Week Contest!
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Entries are closed. Thank you for participating!
2025 Winners will be announced on or about February 20, 2026
2024 Red Ribbon Week Contest Winners
Schools and organizations from coast to coast celebrate Red Ribbon Week in many creative and fun ways each October. Positive Promotions is pleased to help make these events meaningful and recognize those who go above and beyond to let kids know the importance of staying drug free and being kind. Let our 2024 contest winners inspire your 2025 Red Ribbon Week observances.
Grand Prize Winner - 1st Place
Trinity Behavioral Care
Mullins, SC
Trinity Behavioral Care made a huge difference during Red Ribbon Week, handing out over 2,000 Positive Promotions “I Believe In Me— Happy, Healthy & Drug Free” Gift Sets to students at more than nine schools. The organization had presentations that covered several important topics, such as the history of Red Ribbon Week, peer pressure, and making healthy choices. Trinity also held a Walk Against Vaping and a tobacco and vaping educational event where youth could turn in their vapes and win prizes.
2nd Place
Ed Cody Elementary
San Antonio, TX
Students at Ed Cody Elementary enjoyed plenty of activities during their 2024 Red Ribbon Week celebrations. Each day had a different theme that coincided with Positive Promotions products, such as “Be Safe, Be Kind, Be Drug Free” Bookmarks. During the week, students also enjoyed a visit from members of the local police department and McGruff the Crime Dog. Police officers shared the history of Red Ribbon Week and other valuable information with students. Additionally, students and school staff enjoyed red drinks and food throughout Red Ribbon Week.
3rd Place
Nazareth Regional HS
rooklyn, NY
Students at Nazareth focused on kindness during their Red Ribbon Week observances. They put their creativity to the test with a kindness-themed homeroom banner decorating contest. The banners were displayed throughout the school. Students received “Drug & Bully Free” 2-Sided Silicone Bracelets and enjoyed messages of kindness and being drug free on the morning announcements.
Honorable Mention
Hokes Bluff Elementary
Hokes Bluff, AL
Annual Holiday Gifts Contest!
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Thank you for sharing your special celebrations!
2025 Winners will be announced on or about May 15, 2026
2024 Holiday Gifts Contest Winners
Congratulations to the winners of our first Holiday Gifts contest! Take a look at the merry moments that make year-end celebration special shared by our amazing customers!
Grand Prize Winner - 1st Place
MD Anderson Cancer Center - Houston, TX
December in our department was all about gratitude, connection, and holiday cheer. We created a Holiday Cheer Wall with personalized mini stockings filled with kind messages, and encouraged sweet surprises through staff treat bags that spread joy daily.
On December 18, our surgical leaders—dressed festively—visited all shifts with a “winter wonderland” cart, handing out treats and surprise “Golden Tickets” for recognition leave. Christmas Day featured a heartfelt potluck for both shifts, bringing everyone together over food and laughter.
To close the month, each staff member received a personalized gift box with cozy treats and custom cards, making them feel truly valued. Every gesture, big or small, was a tribute to our incredible team. This season wasn’t just about the holidays—it was about celebrating our people.
2nd Place Winner
MS-IL Staffing - Indianapolis, IN
At MS-IL, we take great pride in celebrating and appreciating our incredible employees, especially during the holiday season. This year, we used Positive Promotions Holiday Boxes as a special token of gratitude for our internal employees. These boxes were filled with thoughtful items that truly represented our appreciation for their hard work and dedication throughout the year.
3rd Place Winner
Oak Grove Elementary - Durham, NC
We celebrated our staff and the end of our first semester with a Charcuterie Board Party we named "CharCOUGARie" in honor of our Oak Grove Cougars. We began the staff meeting with a discussion on the topic: “What does engagement look like? How do we increase student and parent engagement?” As a team, we defined what engagement means at Oak Grove and challenged our staff to put it into practice—starting with the CharCOUGARie celebration. Staff were encouraged to connect with one another as they enjoyed their treats and arranged them on charcuterie boards gifted by the School Administration team. Teachers were then asked to send in pictures of themselves using their boards over the holiday break.
WINNERS BLOCK
We are excited to announce our annual Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week Contest Winners!
Thank you for participating!
We're looking forward to the next contest!
2025 Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week Contest Winners
Grand Prize Winner - 1st Place
Gardner Education Center - Longhorne, PA
The team at Gardner Education Center knocked it out of the park all week long with appreciation gifts and baseball-themed activities! From baseball bingo and trivia to traditional ballgame treats like hot dogs, pretzels, cotton candy, and Cracker Jacks®, everyone got a chance to join the big leagues. Plus, they enjoyed great prizes like 40-oz. Tumbler Bags, Can Coolers, and even tickets to a Philadelphia Phillies game. Not a single strike in the celebration! "I am honored to work with such a hard-working, caring group of people who serve an entirely special education population." —Suzie Zabicki, Principal
2nd Place
Edison Elementary - Bristow, OK 74010
The folks over at Edison Elementary hosted a week-long Wild West fandango chock-full of activities and lots of good eats fit to satisfy any hankering. The buckaroo blowout featured bites like hearty breakfast casserole, a make-your-own trail mix chuck wagon, a sweet and refreshing watering hole, and a good ol' campsite BBQ. To top off the kit and caboodle, teachers received gifts from our exclusive Raffle/Value Packs. A rootin' tootin' good time was had by all! "Thank you so much for helping us pick out prizes and getting them to us so quick to make our Teacher Appreciation Week enjoyable for all of the employees."—Tammy Shelton, Principal
3rd Place
CADA Head Start/Early Head Start Centers - Enfield, NC 27823
Hitting the runway with a Flight Around the World theme, teachers and staff at CADA Head Start/Early Head Start Centers were treated with one-way tickets to the lands of appreciation and fellowship! Festivities took off with kindness grams shared between the cabin crew. All week long, everyone could fuel up with breakfasts and snacks galore. The celebration had a great landing with Positive Promotions cargo on board, including our popular Lunch/Cooler Bags! "The week fostered gratitude, connection, and joy among all staff members."—Regina Lewis, Family Service Specialist
Honorable Mention
NYISE Readiness Program - Bronx, NY 10469
The NYISE celebrated Teacher Appreciation Week by honoring its dedicated teachers and teaching assistants for their patience, creativity, and impact on students' growth and success—highlighting their hard work, positivity, and commitment with heartfelt messages of gratitude and recognition shared throughout the week. Staff were publicly acknowledged and celebrated for making a lasting difference in their students' lives.
Announcing The Nurses & Nursing Assistants Contest Winners!
Thanks to all contestants for sharing your stories!
We can't wait to hear your amazing stories on our next contest!
2025 Nurses & Nursing Assistants Contest Winners
Congratulations to the winners of this year’s Nurses & Nursing Assistants contest!
Grand Prize Winner - 1st Place
Yuma Rehab Hospital - Yuma, AZ
YRH celebrated Nurses Week with a focus on Rest, Relaxation, and Mindfulness for nurses and rehab techs. The main gift, a mini massage gun from Positive Promotions, supported the relaxation theme. Daily giveaways included self-care items like shower steamers, hand masks, and face masks, along with food and activities. Staff were encouraged to visit a Relaxation & Selfie Station and complete a Blissful Station Passport for raffle entries, with prizes for both day and night shifts. An additional raffle entry was offered for attending a special wellness talk by nurse and motivational speaker Deb Bershad, who spoke about maintaining personal well-being while caring for patients.
2nd Place Winner
VA Medical Center - White River Junction, VT
At the WRJ VA Medical Center, the Nursing Workforce Council organized a creative and activity-filled Nurses Week despite having no official budget, funding all events through staff donations. The week featured a variety of engaging activities such as a Ping-Pong tournament, Cookie Bake-Off, Ice Cream Sundae Bar, mini massages, photo booth, virtual Bingo, and an awards ceremony. Departments also participated in the 3rd Annual Wreath Decorating Contest and enjoyed themed days like “Aloha Friday.” Additional highlights included guest speakers, educational presentations, and special treats delivered via a coffee cart for both day and night shifts. Lunch bags from Positive Promotions were used as raffle prizes, helping make the celebration fun, meaningful, and inclusive for all nursing staff.
3rd Place Winner
DC Child and Family Services Agency - Washington, DC
Throughout May, the agency celebrated Nurses Month with weekly themed events highlighting appreciation, wellness, and community service. The celebration began on May 7 with a kickoff event and guest speaker on “The Power of Nurses,” attended by nurses, students, and nursing leaders. The day included a Nurse of the Year award, a catered lunch, and a photographer to capture the occasion. Later weeks featured a wellness day with yoga, massages, and relaxation rooms; an appreciation lunch and service project where nurses packed 150 toiletry bags for shelters and patients; and concluded with a CPR renewal class and ice cream social. A dedicated volunteer committee began planning in February to ensure a meaningful month-long celebration, which received enthusiastic feedback from attendees and guests.
Honorable Mentions
AdventHealth Hospital - Winter Springs, FL
California Department of Corrections - Visalia, CA
Announcing Our Wonderful Volunteer Winners!
Thank you to all the contestants for participating!
Keep an eye for our next volunteer contest!
2025 Volunteers Appreciation Week Contest Winners
Congratulations to the winners of this year’s Volunteer Week contest!
Grand Prize Winner - 1st Place
West Viriginia University Hospitals - Morgantown, WV
To kick things off, WVU Hospitals Volunteer Services emailed volunteers a thank-you letter from their president & CEO along with an event flyer to generate excitement. They used posters, banners, balloons, and handmade decorations to encourage hospital-wide participation. On top of the abundant thanks, both on- and off-site volunteers were given snack bags—some of which contained a scratch-off ticket to win a gift from the Positive Promotions Scratch & Win Prize Pack—and pens. Great job, WVU Hospitals!
2nd Place Winner
Grace Lutheran - Greensburg, IN
Grace Lutheran Community provides housing for those who are 62+ and/or mobility impaired. Their resident volunteers help with maintenance like cleaning and gardening while outside volunteers plan several activities a month to keep residents active. Volunteers were honored with a party consisting of pizza, cupcakes, and zippered tote bags from Positive Promotions to help them easily carry groceries, library books, and more. Thanks for sharing!
3rd Place Winner
Arrowhead Lodge Senior Living - Rapid City, SD
Arrowhead Lodge Senior Living celebrated their volunteers' service with a private lunch and plenty of volunteer-themed gifts. Each volunteer was given a soup mug gift set and raffle entry to win a water bottle filled with bite-sized chocolates, a lapel pin, and a flashlight, all from Positive Promotions. A great event was had by all!
Congratulations to the Medical Laboratory Professionals Week Contest Winners!
Thank you for participating and sharing your celebrations!
We can't wait for you to share your activities on our next contest!
2025 Med Lab Professionals Contest Winners
Congratulations to the winners of this year’s Nurses & Nursing Assistants contest!
Grand Prize Winner - 1st Place
Pierpont Community & Technical College - Fairmont, WV
Pierpont Community & Technical College’s Medical Laboratory Technology program celebrated Medical Laboratory Professionals Week 2025 with a mix of educational, creative, and stress-relieving activities for students and faculty. Highlights included crossword and word search games, a Microbe Art contest, and a “Lunch and Learn” session on molecular diagnostics aboard the International Space Station. Participants received lab-themed gifts from Positive Promotions, and each student got a Lab Week gift bag. The program also introduced a mascot named “Duffy”, honoring a red blood cell antigen, and organized field trips to Quest Diagnostics and Vitalant Blood Center, combining learning, collaboration, and celebration of the laboratory profession.
2nd Place Winner
Mercy Medical Center - Baltimore, MD
The Lab Week celebration featured a full schedule of educational sessions, themed activities, and staff appreciation events. Festivities began with two Lunch & Learn sessions and a Pathologist-sponsored breakfast and dinner, followed by decorations, photo ops, and spirit days. Throughout the week, staff enjoyed multiple Breakfast & Learn and Lunch & Learn presentations, a Lab Open House, and a popular ice cream social. Games included puzzles, scavenger hunts, Bingo, and a Lab Mascot contest, keeping everyone engaged. Each employee received a Positive Promotions backpack and candy bar, with raffle prizes— including a 50” TV—adding excitement to a week filled with fun, learning, and teamwork.
3rd Place Winner
Newton-Wellesley Hospital - Newton, MA
Newton-Wellesley Hospital celebrated Lab Week with a full week of themed dress-up days, games, and team activities. Highlights included crazy accessories, silly hats, favorite sports team, and tie-dye days, along with an ice cream social, breakfast, and pizza day. A photo booth and “Mystery Machine” display added fun and visibility for lab staff, whose photos were showcased to patients. Daily games such as Bingo, Scooby-Doo trivia, Scavenger Hunt, Family Feud, Close-Up guessing, and a Lab Mascot contest kept participation lively. Winners received Positive Promotions prizes, which were a big hit among staff.
Positive Promotions is honored to offer our customers a chance to win prizes each year through our various event contests. From Black History Month and Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week to Volunteer Week and Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we're always updating this contest page with more ways for you to win, as well as to check the winners of past contests.
Entering a contest is just a click away! Send us a description of your event through our easy online entry form, along with how you used Positive Promotions' products to celebrate your team or raise awareness of a cause. You can also attach photos of your activities or creative work—our staff loves to see how we helped our customers recognize, educate, and inspire! Or, download the entry form and mail it in to the address noted on the form.
All of our Positive Contests have deadlines, so be sure to note the dates by which you have to submit your entries in order to qualify for the top prizes. Thank you for entering, and for trusting Positive for your special events!