NC Problem Gambling Graphic Design Competition

Pictured, from left: Natasha Neal, Instructor Advertising & Graphic Design; Students Tyler Hunter, Shelsea Vazquez, Elizabeth Bullard; and Marbeth Holmes, Director of Student Wellness.

The Nash Community College Student Wellness Center recently sponsored a design competition among Advertising & Graphic Design students to create a problem gambling logo for use in campus-wide marketing through the North Carolina Problem Gambling Program grant.

First prize and a $100 Visa gift card went to Tyler Hunter. Tied for second place were Elizabeth Bullard and Shelsea Vazquez who both received $25 Visa gift cards. Each of their designs will be used in a variety of ways to promote the North Carolina Problem Gambling Program through the Nash Community College Student Wellness Center.

Seventy-five percent of college students report gambling in the past month, and six percent will develop a gambling problem. NCC’s Student Wellness Center is working with the North Carolina Problem Gambling Program and the NC Department of Health & Human Services, Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and Substance Abuse Services to increase awareness about problem gambling. If you or someone you know needs help with problem gambling call the Problem Gambling Helpline at 1-877-718-5543 or visit www.morethanagamenc.org .