Pediatric Vehicular Heatstroke (PVH) Media Contest – Due April 15

Injury Free Coalition for Kids® is hosting a Media Contest addressing the serious public health issue of children dying in hot cars from pediatric vehicular heatstroke (PVH) sponsored by the National Road Safety Foundation.

Who can apply? 

• • Post-graduate students (All Clinical, Medicine, Nursing, or Public Health fields).
• • Medical Residents and Fellows.
• • Pediatric and Emergency Department (ED) Nurses.

Prizes: Three prizes totaling $5,000 for the most impactful entries:

• #1 First Prize: $2,500
• #2 Second Prize: $1,500
• #3 Third Prize: $1,000

LEARN MORE & APPLY: https://www.injuryfree.org/heatstroke/

The deadline is April 15th, 2026. There will be public voting of approved entries for two weeks beginning April 26, 2026. The three winners will be announced on or about May 15, 2026, during National Trauma Awareness Month (NTAM).

Detailed entry information, submission guidelines, and official rules are available on the Pediatric Heatstroke Prevention Media Contest page
If you have questions, please reach out to info@injuryfree.org.