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Fight the Bite Campaign 2026 Contest Entry Form
Fight the Bite Campaign 2026 Contest Entry Form (Spanish)
Governor Josh Stein proclaimed May 2026 as Tick and Mosquito Awareness Month, and for the eighth year, the North Carolina Division of Public Health, Communicable Disease Branch held the “Fight the Bite” Contest for students in grades K-12. To promote the importance of vector-borne disease prevention, the contest encourages students to use artwork to promote the Fight the Bite theme, inspiring all North Carolinians to prevent vector-borne disease. “We are highly impressed by the knowledge and artistic abilities of North Carolina students! This year’s entrants did an excellent job of applying their creativity and science communication skills to educate their peers and communities about vector-borne disease prevention,” said Dr. Emily Herring, North Carolina Public Health Veterinarian. Students were divided into three grade categories: K-5, 6-8, and 9-12th Grades. Entries were voted on by entomologists and other members of the public health community. Students were graded on originality, creativity, and their public health message of vector-borne disease prevention. There were 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place awards for students in all three grade categories. We also encourage readers to print and post winning entries to promote a vector-borne disease-free North Carolina!
