Young people encounter many hurdles in life. Whether it’s at home, school, among friends, or just figuring out who they are and where they fit in. Expressions is challenging high school teens to use their creativity to share how they feel about what is happening in their world.

Young people are asked to think about what is having an impact on them to draw inspiration for their entry. Topics can include, but not limited to:

  • Impact of Social Media
  • Cyber Bullying
  • Self-Esteem
  • Mental Health
  • Gender Identity
  • Gun Violence
  • Social Justice
  • Drug Abuse
  • Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic
Grade Level/Age
High school students
Deadline
Organization
Walgreens
Contact

GoldStar Communications
230 E. Ohio Street Suite 406
Chicago, IL 60611

Award information

Each category will consist of a first, second, and third place winner for a total of 12 winners.

  • First Place – $2,000
  • Second Place – $1,750
  • Third Place – $1,500
Eligibility Requirements

Open to all legal United States residents in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and US Virgin Islands who are between 13 and 18 years of age and currently enrolled in high school as of date of Entry. Professional artists, videographers, photographers and writers, or anyone who earns at least 20% of their income by providing these services are not eligible to enter this Contest. Employees of Walgreen Co. (“Sponsor”), GoldStar Communications (“Administrator”) and each of their affiliates, subsidiaries, advertising and promotion agencies, and their immediate family members and/or those living in the same household are not eligible.