Announcing the Winners of the Long Covid Kids Summer Poster Design Competition!
- Long Covid Kids
- 23 hours ago
- 3 min read
Updated: 3 hours ago
We are thrilled to share the incredible entries we received for the Long Covid Kids Poster Design Competition 2025 — and announce the winners!
Over the summer, young people aged 5 to 21 across the globe got creative to help raise awareness of Long Covid in children and young people. Whether it was about prevention, support, or education, each poster brought passion, insight, and originality.
With 35 entries in total, our international judging panel had a tough job choosing just three winners!
Announcing The Winners
The Overall Winner....
Name – Michael J, age 17
Prize: Galaxy Tab A9, LogiK Case, Stylus, Screen Protector & Skullcandy Wireless Headphones
Judge’s Comments:
“The message is clear, Long Covid sufferers often look fine but are not. I love the artwork; it caught my eye right away with the colour scheme and cleverly placed design. Very well done.”
"Excellent, uncluttered, very simple message and the graphics are good."
Category Winner
(Ages 5–11)
Name – Clara M, age 10
Prize: Wireless Celly Headphones & £20 Amazon Voucher
Judge’s Comments:
“Moving and very authentic as to what Long Covid is like. I think this would be really helpful messaging.”
The artwork is fantastic and you can really feel what Clara is trying to say...very well executed, especially for a 10 year old!
Category Winner
(Ages 12–21)
Name – Caitlin Glasgow, age 14
Prize: Wireless Celly Headphones & £20 Amazon Voucher
Judge’s Comment:
“Almost felt tears pricking when I read this and felt the beating heart of the creator. Beautiful messaging, well designed, love the wee spoons.”
The Gallery: 35 Incredible Entries
We are proud to present all 35 posters in our online gallery below. Each one tells a unique story and helps us move closer to greater awareness, empathy, and action.
The whole team at LCK is really pleased that the poster competition was such a success. We received lots of high-quality entries and we are delighted that you entered. We really hope you enjoyed taking part.
👉 Click to enlarge each poster and see the creativity of our talented entrants!
A Note on Poster Content
We are incredibly proud of the creativity and thought that went into every single submission. These posters reflect the personal perspectives, lived experiences, and interpretations of young people engaging with a complex topic.
While we are showcasing all 35 entries in celebration of that creativity, please note that some posters in this gallery may contain information that doesn’t reflect current scientific understanding or the official views of Long Covid Kids. As a charity, we remain committed to sharing accurate, evidence-based information, and we encourage viewers to explore our website for trusted resources.
This competition was about creativity and starting conversations, and we’re so grateful to each young artist who used their voice to be part of it.
Words from the Judges
Here’s what our amazing judges had to say about the competition:
It has been an incredible experience judging the Long Covid posters. I am in awe of the talented young individuals who created these powerful visual stories.
Their resilience and determination to raise awareness about Long Covid are truly inspiring. Kudos to all the participants for sharing their insights and helping to shine a light on this important issue.
We are incredibly grateful to our judges for their time, expertise, and thoughtful feedback.
Thank you to Ziyad Al-Aly, Christi C Neff and Sue McBean.
Words from Cherie Whitby, LCK Chair of Trustees
On behalf of the Board of Trustees, I would like to congratulate the winners of the Long Covid Kids poster competition. The standard of entries was exceptional, and the winning designs demonstrate remarkable creativity and clarity. Our young advocates have communicated, with both artistry and precision, what it feels like to live with Long Covid. Their voices are vital, and the Board is committed to listening and learning from their experiences to ensure that the charity continues to provide meaningful support.
What Happens Next?
We’re excited to be working directly with the winning artists to develop their designs further. With their input, we’ll be preparing, downloadable versions of each design that will be available on our website. Each design will be free to use for personal advocacy, awareness campaigns, schools, and community groups.
In addition, the winning posters will become a core part of Long Covid Kids' own advocacy work. You’ll see them featured on social media, at events, and in educational materials as we continue our mission to raise awareness and drive change for children and young people affected by Long Covid.
Thank You
To everyone who entered: thank you. You’ve helped us shine a light on Long Covid in a powerful, creative way.
Keep making art. Keep using your voice. And know that your ideas make a difference.
