TV PSA Contest Rules & Prizes

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HOW TO ENTER

1. Put together your contest packet. It must include:

  • Two copies of your script.
  • Two DVDs of your video.
  • A completed waiver form for each team member.
  • A completed entry form for each member.

2. Mail your contest packet. Entries must be postmarked no later than Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2009.

Send the packet to:

Florida KidCare Commercial Contest

c/o Annie Jones

661 E. Jefferson Street, 2nd Floor

Tallahassee, FL 32301

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 winning regional teams.

Judges' Choice: Each winning team member gets a $500 gift card. Each winning team's school gets $1,000. The judges: a panel of Florida KidCare officials.

Kids' Choice: Each winning team member gets a $250 gift card, and each winning team's school gets $750. The judges: you (and other students). Vote for your favorite PSA on this website Dec. 2-16. (You can also post your PSA on your blog or Facebook page to increase your team's chances.)

Grand Prize: Winning team members share a $5,000 scholarship from Florida KidCare. The winning team'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 commercial.

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.

Time. Your commercial must be exactly 30 seconds and must have an additional five second lead-in. This means your PSA must be introduced by a five-second blank screen or countdown, followed by 30 seconds of your ad content. Even commercials just one or two seconds over or under the time frame will be disqualified, so get a watch and keep track.

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, filming and production of this video must be completed by you and your teammates.

Group size. Your team can have no more than three members. There is also no limit on the number of entries each team can submit.

No stunts. Entries with crazy and daredevil stunts will go straight into the trash.

Digital only. Only digital videos submitted in DVD format will be accepted.

No favorites. Florida Healthy Kids Corporation employees and Florida KidCare partners are excluded.

Be complete. Read the directions and make sure you’ve completed the entry forms before mailing them in. Your team could be disqualified if we don’t receive the proper information.