Prompt:

What changes would you make if you were mayor for a single day? Focus on how these changes would improve your community and address key issues like environment, civil rights, economy, health equity, and etc.

Rules :

• Individual entries only

• Essays should be 500-1000 words

• Must be original and appropriate content

• Include a title and a brief two sentence description of your motivation

• AI usage is not allowed unless it is properly sited

Judging Criteria:

• Originality and creativity - 30%

• Clarity of ideas and expression - 30%

• Relevance - 25%

• Impact - 15%

Winner:

• Writing is published on the website and gets a shoutout on social media

Prompt:

Use storytelling and filmography to educate, inspire, or call to action on any of the main categories. Your video should raise awareness of an issue or offer innovative solutions, using any creative formatting - interviews, skits, animations, or visual storytelling.

Topics:

• Environments

• Civil liberties

• Economic opportunities

• Health Equity

Rules:

• Open for individuals or teams (up to four members)

• Video must be within three minutes

• Must address one of the main categories

• All content must be original and appropriate

• Must include a title, brief description, and any citations for resources used

Judging Criteria:

• Message clarity and impact - 30%

• Creativity and originality - 25%

• Audio/Video quality - 15%

• Relevance to theme - 20%

• Call to action/possible solutions - 10%

Winner:

• Featured on our website and video showcased on our social media pages

Prompt:

Describe a challenge in your community and propose a creative solution to address it. Explain why this issue matters and how your idea could make a difference.

Rules:

• Individual entries only

• Essays should be 500-1000 words

• Must be original and appropriate content

• Include a title and a brief two sentence description of your motivation

Judging Criteria:

• Originality and creativity - 30%

• Clarity of ideas and expression - 30%

• Relevance - 25%

• Impact - 15%

Winner:

• Writing is published on the website and gets a shoutout on social media

Description:

Pitch an app that handles a real-world problem, whether it's local or global. Your app should offer an innovative, user-friendly solution, or a creative way to spread awareness in the community. Your pitch should clearly explain how your app works and who it helps.

Rules: 

• Teams of 1-3 students

• Submit a 2-3 minute pitch video

• No coding required - concept maps, and description slides are encouraged

• Must describe the problem, the app’s features, and the intended impact

Judging Criteria: 

• Clarity and persuasiveness - 25%

• Presentation quality - 10%

• Visual appeal and design of app layouts - 10%

• Relevance and feasibility - 30%

• Idea and execution process - 25%

Winner:

Resources and guidance to implement their idea + A gift card

Prompts:

Write about a person or or event that inspired you to take action on a social or environmental issue. Share how this inspiration shaped your perspective or goals.

Rules: 

• Individual entries only

• Essays should be 500-1000 words

• Must be original and appropriate content

• Include a title and a brief two sentence description of your motivation

Judging Criteria: 

• Originality and creativity - 30%

• Clarity of ideas and expression - 30%

• Relevance - 25%

• Impact - 15%

Winner:

Writing is published on the website and gets a shoutout on social media