Berlin Student Wins National Award for Anti-Alcohol Abuse Poster

A Berlin student has won a national competition for her powerful poster designed to combat alcohol abuse. Virginia Gomes was awarded first place in the "bunt statt blau" (colorful instead of blue) competition, organized by the DAK health insurance company and supported by Federal Drug Commissioner Hendrik Streeck.

Gomes's winning poster features a young person stepping out of a broken glass bottle and looking toward a sunset. A spokesperson for DAK explained that the imagery symbolizes the message that it is never too late to fight against alcohol dependency. The competition specifically targets young people aged 12 to 17, encouraging them to create visual campaigns against binge drinking.

This year's competition saw approximately 6,000 participants nationwide. Greta Neuendorf from Schulzendorf in Brandenburg secured third place. Gomes received a prize of 800 euros for her artwork, while Neuendorf was awarded 600 euros. The "bunt statt blau" initiative aims to raise awareness and encourage healthier choices among adolescents by engaging them in creative expression.

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The student wanted to symbolize that it is never too late to fight against alcohol.