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Commercial Challenge Contest

THE CHALLENGE: Middle and high school students create a memorable 30 second commercial and supportive article to discourage use of alcohol among their peers.
ELIGIBILITY: School affiliated clubs or organizations from any public or private high/middle school in Montgomery County may submit one entry.
AWARDS: Awards will be given to the designated school group:
For High School: 1st Place - the group receives a check for $1000 made out to their organization, a trophy, and certificates of achievement for each student involved; 2nd Place - the group receives a check for $500 made out to their organization, a trophy, and certificates of achievement for each student involved.
For Middle School: 1st Place: the group receives a check for $500 made out to their organization, a trophy, and certificates of achievement for each student involved, 2nd Place - the group receives a check for $250 made out to their organization, a trophy, and certificates of achievement for each student involved.
The winning commercials will be submitted to Comcast, Access Community TV, M. C. Cable TV & MCPS Instructional TV for airing (director’s discretion). The accompanying, supportive article will be submitted to local newspapers.
AWARDS CEREMONY: Drawing the Line will recognize the winners and all participants at a community awards ceremony on March 9, 2009 at 850 Hungerford Drive, Rockville. The trophies and cash awards will be distributed at that time.

DUE DATE:

Tuesday, January 27, 2009 at 4PM.
Deliver or Mail entries to:
Department of Health and Human Services, Health Promotion and Substance Abuse Prevention, Drawing The Line On Under 21 Alcohol Use, Attn: Meg Baker-DTL Coordinator, 2424 Reedie Drive, Wheaton, MD 20902 or Family Support Center, Drawing The Line On Under 21 Alcohol Use, Attn: Meg Baker-DTL Coordinator, 4308 Montgomery Avenue, Bethesda, MD 20814.
HIGHLIGHTS:

Contestants must choose one from the following three topics:

  • How media influences teen thoughts about underage drinking.
  • What teens can do to help a friend who drinks.
  • Drawing the Line: Il / legal, un / healthy, and un / acceptable.
APPLICATION PACKET:

Interested school affiliated clubs or organizations may print an application packet or request one from the Substance Abuse Office at 240.777.1123 or The Family Support Center at 301.718.2467.

Application Packet and Submission Form for printing

   
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