The CHILD Cohort Study is proud to announce the prize-winners of its first-ever National Poster Competition!
NATIONAL WINNER
Antonio
11 years old
Toronto, ON
My poster is about what being part of the CHILD Study means to me. How a few hours of my time can help CHILD Study to predict, prevent and treat children’s illnesses. 3 Hours of my time is nothing compared to a lifetime for another child who is suffering from allergies or asthma.
The symbols on my poster:
- Silhouette of a pregnant mother – because the CHILD Study starts in the womb of the mother just like my Mama who volunteered us to join the CHILD Study when I was still in her tummy.
- Shield inside the heart – to defend and protect the child (circle with triangle means Unity; upside-down mushroom means Growth)
- Heart (map of Earth) – with love, everything is possible and we can conquer all.
Judges’ comments:
Imagination and colour picked up all the points. Excellent.
Clever message.
The written description made this poster meaningful for me.
REGIONAL WINNER: BC
Mikaela
8 years old
Vancouver, BC
My poster is about the wonderful things the CHILD cohort study has done. On one of my visits, I got scared when my mom told me about the blood test, but I realized it was not so bad because they gave me a special cream. My favourite part was when hug robot squeezed my arm. I also liked it when I wore the GPS. Some of the other things I got to do was the breathing test, the allergy test and the pee and poo samples. One thing CHILD has discovered was that if a mom is having artificial sweetener during pregnancy, the baby has a higher risk of obesity.
Judges’ comments:
Great use of colour and “CHILD” drawings spoke volumes.
Interesting to look at, clear illustrations, lots of information about experience, coverage of study and outputs.
REGIONAL WINNER: ALBERTA
Jacob
11 years old
Sherwood Park, AB (Edmonton site)
My name is Jacob, I am 11 years old now. I remember going to the clinic and playing in the waiting room with all the toys. I always thought those toys were better than mine. I liked the feeling of the allergy needles.
Judges’ comments:
Very cool drawing, side-by-side perspectives. I can feel the itchy arms!
Beautiful.
Strong drawing, capturing positive sense of waiting room and that needles didn’t hurt.
REGIONAL WINNER: MANITOBA
Preston
9 years old
Altona, MB (Manitoba site)
At first I was scared to get my blood taken but they distracted me and it barely hurt at all.
Judges’ comments:
Sophisticated visual depiction of “It doesn’t have to hurt.”
Quite the artist. Very imaginative.
Clear with good illustration.
REGIONAL WINNER: ONTARIO
Vanessa
9 years old
Mississauga, ON (Toronto site)
My poster is about all the fun things I got to do at Sick Kids Hospital for the Child Study. From my mom completing surveys to me doing breathing tests. Thank you to all the kids who are participating!
Judges’ comments:
I loved your concept – how you showed the different parts of the CHILD study. I liked your colourful message about “kids helping kids”. Great work!
Good information and clearly presented.
MEET THE JUDGES
TIM CAULFIELD
Professor of Health Law and Science Policy | Author of Is Gwyneth Paltrow Wrong About Everything?
Professor Timothy Caulfield is an unrivalled communicator who debunks myths and assumptions about innovation in the health sector — from research on stem cells to diets to alternative medicine — for the benefit of the public and decision-makers. He is a Canada Research Chair in health law and policy, a professor in the Faculty of Law and the School of Public Health, and a research director of the Health Law Institute at the University of Alberta.
Prof. Caulfield writes frequently for the popular press on a range of health and science policy issues. He is also the host and co-producer of the award-winning documentary TV show, A User’s Guide to Cheating Death, currently streaming on Netflix.
ERICA EHM
Writer, actor, songwriter, entrepreneur and TV host
Erica Ehm is best known as a pioneering video jockey at the Canadian cable television station MuchMusic.
Drawing on decades of experience as an iconic television personality, and thirteen years of experience as CEO of her own companies, Erica has earned a reputation as a powerful speaker, event moderator and host. Her companies, niche publishing brand YMC.ca and digital agency Ehm & Co, have earned a dozen prestigious marketing and publishing awards.
VANESSA FORAN
President & CEO, Asthma Canada
Vanessa Foran is a non-profit leader with broad experience in both the private and not-for-profit sectors. She is president and CEO of Asthma Canada, and has more than 20 years’ experience as an NGO leader, working with patient groups such as the Canadian Diabetes Association and the Pediatric Oncology Group of Ontario.
ANDREW McCOLGAN
Lead, Strategic Communications at Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)
Andrew McColgan is a senior communications strategist with experience in public affairs, government relations, and partnership development. He is lead for strategic communications at CIHR, the major federal agency responsible for funding health and medical research in Canada.
DEBBIE MORRISON
Co-Founder, Debbie and Donald H. Morrison Family Foundation
Debbie Morrison is the co-founder of the Debbie and Donald H. Morrison Family Foundation, a charitable organization that supports many health-related institutions and endeavours, including the CHILD Cohort Study. Debbie has spent much of her adult life helping those in poverty through Habitat For Humanity and WE Charity, formerly Free The Children. As a survivor of childhood asthma, she has also given much of her energy to children with asthma at The Hospital For Sick Children.
MARY-ELLEN RAYNER
Communications & Partnerships Lead, The Sandbox Project
Mary-Ellen Rayner specializes in communications and partnerships at The Sandbox Project, a national charity that fosters cross-sector collaboration toward improved child and youth health and wellbeing in Canada. She works with Sandbox’s national network of charities, researchers, youth, policymakers and corporate Canada to help pool resources, share promising practices and facilitate knowledge-sharing. She is also a member of the CHILD Cohort Study KMb Stakeholder Advisory Committee.
GWEN SMITH
Editor and Content Chief, Allergicliving.com
Gwen Smith is a journalist with years of experience in both Canada and the U.S. She is editor, content chief and co-owner of Allergicliving.com and the Allergic Living digital magazine. The website covers all aspects of living with food and environmental allergies and asthma. She has been the deputy managing editor and national editor of The Globe and Mail newspaper, the editor-in-chief of a major women’s magazine, a magazine writer and a radio and TV producer.
LISA WOLFF
Director of Policy and Research, UNICEF Canada
Lisa Wolff has worked in UNICEF Canada for more than a decade leading education and policy focused work to advance the rights of Canada’s children to develop to their fullest potential, consistent with international human rights standards. For this work, she received the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal in 2012. She is also a member of the CHILD Cohort Study KMb Stakeholder Advisory Committee.
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to see all the amazing creations by our participants.
How do I send in my poster?
Right now, original posters cannot be dropped off to the CHILD clinics. Scan or take a picture of your poster and email it to your CHILD research coordinator by May 8 May 22 (new extended deadline!).
Try to ensure the photo or scan of your poster is very clear and as large as you can make it.
Make sure to include your first name, your age and your city/town in your email and most importantly … tell us what your poster is about in 3 sentences or less (“My poster is about …”)
CHILD research coordinators
CHILD Vancouver siteLinda Warner: childstudy@bcchr.ca
CHILD Edmonton siteJoyce Chikuma: childstudy@ualberta.ca
CHILD Winnipeg, Winkler & Morden siteScarlet Salas: CHILD@chrim.ca
CHILD Toronto siteYaminee Charavanapavan: child.study@sickkids.ca
What should my poster be about?
Your poster can be about anything to do with the CHILD Cohort Study. For example, your poster can tell us what a CHILD clinic visit is like … or … what being part of the study means to you … or even … something CHILD has discovered (see some examples here).
What materials can I use?
Create your poster using any art materials you like (crayons, pencil crayons, markers, paint). Be creative and colourful! The only restriction is to make the poster by hand and to avoid using an iPad, computer or digital program.
How do I send in my poster?
Right now, original posters cannot be dropped off to the CHILD clinics. Scan or take a picture of your poster and email it to your CHILD research coordinator by May 8.
Try to ensure the photo or scan of your poster is very clear and as large as you can make it.
Make sure to include your first name and your age in your email and most important … tell us what your poster is about in 3 sentences or less (“My poster is about …”)
CHILD research coordinators
CHILD Vancouver siteLinda Warner: childstudy@bcchr.ca
CHILD Edmonton siteJoyce Chikuma: childstudy@ualberta.ca
CHILD Winnipeg, Winkler & Morden siteScarlet Salas: CHILD@chrim.ca
CHILD Toronto siteYaminee Charavanapavan: child.study@sickkids.ca
Where will the posters be displayed?
All posters will be displayed here on the CHILD Cohort Study website. Check back here regularly to see all the posters from around the country.
Are there prizes?
Every contestant will receive a prize of a cool CHILD Cohort Study water bottle. We will also award four regional prizes (Instax mini 9 instant cameras and film!) and one national prize (Apple gift certificate worth $500!)
IMPORTANT NOTE: All poster submissions will be displayed on the CHILD Cohort Study website and published across CHILD social media accounts (Twitter, Instagram, Facebook).
If you do not wish to have your poster or your name/age/city to be visible to the public, please let your CHILD coordinator know when you submit your poster.
How will the posters be judged?
Posters will be evaluated based on three criteria:
- creativity (is the poster creative and imaginative?)
- use of colour (do the colours catch your eye?)
- clear messaging (does the poster tell us something about the CHILD Cohort Study?)
