Billboard Contest Rules & Prizes
Here's everything you need to know about the Billboard contest. Want a printable version? Click here.
HOW TO ENTER
Each student must complete all necessary information and agree to the Terms of Agreement. Only designs submitted online will be accepted. Entries must be submitted no later than Wednesday, December 2, 2009.
PRIZES
There will be one Judges' Choice and one Kids' Choice winner in each of six regions across Florida. A Grand Prize will be awarded to one of the regional winners.
Judges' Choice: Each winner gets a $300 gift card. Each winner’s school gets $850. The judges: a panel of Florida KidCare officials.
Kids' Choice: Each winner gets a $150 gift card, and each winner’s school gets $650. The judges: you (and other students). Vote for your favorite billboard on this website Dec. 2-16. (You can also post your PSA on your blog or Facebook page to increase your chances.)
Grand Prize: The winner gets a $5,000 scholarship from Florida KidCare. The winner’s school gets $2,500.
Winners will be announced January 29, 2010, in Orlando. Winners unable to attend this event will be mailed their prizes.
MESSAGES
Pick one of the three messages below as the theme for your billboard.
Things you can get for $20, and one of them is health insurance. This message focuses on the affordability of Florida KidCare. Most families enrolled in Florida KidCare pay $15 or $20 a month; others pay nothing at all. What are other things families spend $20 on? For example, for the price of a large pizza, you can get health insurance for your children.
Things that are available to any teen, and one of them is health insurance. This message focuses on accessibility. Having health insurance means teens have access to regular check-ups, physicals, eye exams, and dental care. What are some other things that are available to any teen?
Things you can do online, and one of them is health insurance. This message focuses on the application process. The Florida KidCare application takes about 20 minutes to complete online at www.floridakidcare.org. What are some other things that families and teens do in twenty minutes? For example, in the time it takes to check their email, your mom or dad could apply for health insurance.
One you've picked a contest message, the rest is up to you. We're looking for your creativity. Just be sure to follow the contest rules so your entry won't get disqualified.
RULES
We have new rules. Please read this section carefully to make sure your entry will qualify.
Age limit. To enter, you must be 12 to 18 years old and in middle or high school. You can get help from a teacher or mentor, but the writing and design must be done by you.
Group size. Sorry — no teams allowed. Your billboard should be made only by you. You can submit as many entries as you would like.
Photos. You can use our photos or upload your own. If you use your own, make sure your photos are 1) appropriate and 2) shot by you. Entries with inappropriate photos or images that infringe copyright laws will go straight into the trash.
Online only. You must design your billboard online using this website.
No favorites. Florida Healthy Kids Corporation employees and Florida KidCare partners are excluded.
Be complete. Read the directions and the Terms of Agreement before submitting your entry. We'll ask you for some personal information; don't worry, it will only be used for contest purposes. No spam, we promise.
