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My PSA Contest

Colorado Personal Injury and Disability Lawyer

Welcome to the 2009 Video Public Service Announcement Contest sponsored by McDivitt Law Firm!

Thousands of alcohol-related automobile accidents occur every year, and teens have higher than average alcohol-related injuries and deaths when compared to other age groups. Alcohol-related crashes are the second leading cause of teen death. McDivitt Law Firm invites local high school students to create unique and compelling PSAs that encourage fellow teens to abstain from underage drinking and/or the dangers of drinking and driving.

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Current Entries

1st Place Winner Sara K. – Colorado Springs, Colorado	2nd Place Winner Scott V. – Colorado Springs, Colorado
3rd Place Winner Camilla S. – Colorado Springs, Colorado	4th Place Winner Jeffery S. – Colorado Springs, Colorado
Sara K. – Colorado Springs, Colorado	Adam K. – Colorado Springs, Colorado
Andrew L. – Peyton, Colorado	Tyler F. – Colorado Springs, Colorado
Jeffery S. – Colorado Springs, Colorado	Camilla S. – Colorado Springs, Colorado
Tyler F. – Colorado Springs, Colorado

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A Few Ideas for Your PSA

Different Perspectives
Interview a police officer, DUI victim, or a friend to get a personal take on underage drinking and driving. Use different perspectives to tell your message.

Discuss the Repercussions of DUI
In addition to causing serious injuries and fatalities, driving under the influence of alcohol can result in a suspended driver’s license, juvenile detention, attorney fees and court costs, and probation. A DUI can also affect your academic career. Young DUI offenders face the risk of losing their academic eligibility, college acceptance, and scholarship awards.

The Cold, Hard Facts
Sometimes putting things into perspective is the best way to make your point. For instance, MADD reports that young drivers 15 to 20 years old are more often involved in alcohol-related crashes than any other comparable age group. Check out the links below to find out more information about the dangers of underage drinking and driving.

• Mothers Against Drunk Driving
  www.MADD.org

• Students Against Destructive Decisions
  www.SADD.org

• The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
  www.cdc.gov/Alcohol/quickstats/underage_drinking.htm

• Insurance Institute for Highway Safety
  www.iihs.org/research/qanda/underage.html

• Youth in Action
  http://www.youthinaction.org/
  

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The Prize

Let's get to the good stuff, as in THE PRIZE! What do you get if you win My PSA Contest? How does a new Apple MacBook with Apple Final Cut Express HD sound? Check out the specs below.

Apple MacBook
* 13.3-inch glossy widescreen display (1280 x 800)
* 2.2GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
* Apple Final Cut Express HD

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The Rules

All entrants must live in the Colorado Springs or Pueblo, Colorado, area. All other rules for the contest can be found here: www.mypsacontest.com/faq.php. If you have a question or suggestion, send an email to info@mypsacontest.com, and we’ll get right back to you. Entries are due by Friday, April 3, 2009. Don’t forget to fill out the forms below.

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Don’t Forget!

Add abbey@myPSAcontest.com to your e-mail address book so we can contact you.

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Important Entry Forms

Intent to Participate Form
Comments	* This form is not required to enter, but we'd appreciate letting us know if you plan on entering.

Below are downloadable PDF forms

• Student Registration Form
  This form must be completed, signed, and turned in with your entry.

• Student Release Form
  If you have and friends or family members appear in your PSA, they must complete this form

• Disclaimer
  

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