Respect the Cone

This artwork by Lemelson STEM Academy 5th grader Hailey Sanderson reminds us to respect the cone on our roadways.

This colorful Respect the Cone artwork by Lemelson STEM Academy 5th grader Anjoleena Malugani delivers an important message: the orange cones are there to help drivers pay attention and keep workers safe.

Through creativity, we’re reminded why work zone safety matters.This art by Lemelson STEM Academy 4th grader Andrina Malugani highlights the importance of watching for signs and traffic signals in work zones to help keep everyone safe.

Slow down. Pay attention. Show respect. 🚧

This artwork by Lemelson STEM Academy 4th grader Yunus Azizi reminds drivers to respect work zones by following the speed limit to protect the people who build and maintain our roads.

This artwork by Lemelson STEM Academy Kindergarten winner Atanasia Armenta Perez shows that even our youngest voices understand the importance of keeping workers safe on the road so they can return home to their families.

This powerful artwork by Lemelson STEM Academy 3rd grader Alexa Marzan reminds us that behind every cone is someone whose family is waiting for them at home.

Congratulations to the winners of the Respect the Cone: My Family Needs Me Home student art contest!

These creative young artists from Lemelson S.T.E.M. Academy reminded us why work zone safety matters: because every cone protects someone’s loved one.

🏆 Overall Winner: Alexa Marzan, 3rd Grade
👏 Additional Winners: Atanasia Armenta Perez (K), Andrina & Anjoleena Malugani (4th & 5th), Hailey Sanderson (5th), and Yunus Azizi (4th)

Their artwork will be featured in AGC Nevada’s Respect the Cone campaign, spreading awareness about safe driving in construction zones across northern Nevada.

His life depends on your choices behind the wheel. Keep your cool and drive slowly in work zones.

🚧 7,100+ work zone crashes in Nevada in 5 years. 31 lives lost. Let's not add another.

There were 7,100+ work zone crashes in Nevada between 2019-2023. Behind every number is a family story. Help us write better endings.