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How it Works

1: Register now (teachers only). You only need to register once, no matter how many entries you plan to submit.

2: Open your email and confirm your email address.

3: You will receive contest prompts on February 22nd at 10AM CST at the email you provide.

4: Deadline is February 26th at 11:59PM CST

If you have questions email: contests@scholasticbroadcasting.com

Contest Theme

All three PSA contests will address the issue of impaired driving. Specific contest prompts will be emailed to teachers on February 22nd at 10AM CST. Winning entries may be featured in the 2024 Safe & Sober National Video Program.

Contest Launch
Feb 22nd @ 10AM CST

Production
Feb 22 - 26

Deadline
Feb 26 @ 11:59PM CST

Virtual Awards
March 5th

#1 "That's My Why"

Contest Prompt
Will be delivered via email on February 22nd, 2024.
First Place
$1,500 ($1,000 team prize + $500 school media program prize)
Second Place
$500 team prize
Third Place
$250 team prize
Total Run Time
27 Seconds
Rules
Grades 6-12. Up to 5 students per entry. Up to 3 entries per school. Each student is limited to only one entry in only one contest.
#2 "Dear Parents"

Contest Prompt
Will be delivered via email on February 22nd, 2024.
First Place
$1,500 ($1,000 team prize + $500 school media program prize)
Second Place
$500 team prize
Third Place
$250 team prize
Total Run Time
27 Seconds
Rules
Grades 6-12. Up to 5 students per entry. Up to 3 entries per school. Each student is limited to only one entry in only one contest.
#3 "Nope"

Contest Prompt
Will be delivered via email on February 22nd, 2024.
First Place
$1,500 ($1,000 team prize + $500 school media program prize)
Second Place
$500 team prize
Third Place
$250 team prize
Total Run Time
27 Seconds
Rules
Grades 6-12. Up to 5 students per entry. Up to 3 entries per school. Each student is limited to only one entry in only one contest.

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FAQ

First place entries in each contest will receive a total of $1,000 to be divided equally among all students listed as team members on the entry.
First place entries will also receive $500 for the school’s media program or school.
Second place entries in each contest will receive a total of $500 to be divided equally among all students listed as team members on the entry.
Third place entries in each contest will receive a total of $250 to be divided equally among all students listed as team members the entry.
Actors and talent will not be considered team members unless they are listed as team members. Each team may have up to 5 students.
No. Each individual student may only be listed as a team member on a total of one entry in a total of one contest.
Anyone can appear as talent / actors in as many entries as they wish. Actors and talent are not considered team members unless they are listed as team members.
Yes. The school representing the first place entry in each contest will receive $500. Schools are limited to 3 entries per contest.
Yes. Homeschool students may enter. Homeschool parents may enter as teachers and would receive the school’s prize if their student wins first place. The same rules apply to all students.
The student-produced PSAs may be used as content by Safe & Sober online and in their nationally distributed drug prevention video program.
Every entry will require release forms from each student 18 years and older and parent/guardian-signed release forms for minor children under 18 years old.
Entries will be submitted via online portal. Teachers will receive detailed instructions via email when they register.
Each entry will submit a final version and a “clean” version. A “clean” version is a version of the video with no music/sfx and no graphics.
Each entry will also submit all required release forms for production crew, talent, and locations.
No. Elementary schools and elementary school students are not eligible. Students must be in grades 6-12 to be eligible.