Every spring, McDivitt Law Firm hosts a video public service announcement (PSA) contest that invites high school students in Colorado Springs, Pueblo, and Denver to use their creativity to encourage fellow teens to take responsibility for their actions. This year, the personal injury lawyers of McDivitt Law Firm are asking teens to focus on safe driving and discuss problems such as distracted driving, lack of seatbelt use, and impaired driving. The rules are simple: Create a video PSA that encourages fellow teens to be better drivers. Your topic can focus on one of the following ideas, or can come up with your own. Just be sure your message stays on the topic of safe driving.
Interview a police officer, crash victim, or a friend to get a personal take on the topic. Use different perspectives to present your message.
In addition to causing serious injuries and fatalities, risky driving can result in a suspended driver's license, juvenile detention, attorney fees and court costs, and probation.
Sometimes putting things into perspective is the best way to make your point. For instance:
Entries due Wednesday, April 18, 2012
Let's get to the good stuff, as in THE PRIZE! What do you get if you win the McDivitt Law Firm PSA Contest? How does either a new Apple MacBook Pro with Apple Final Cut Express HD or a $1,500 gift card sound? The winner can choose one of these prizes:
Stock up on the latest technology with a $1,500 gift card to a local electronics store!
This year we're asking students to upload their entries on YouTube and send us the links! A complete list of rules for the contest can be found here. If you have a question or suggestion, send us an email and we'll get right back to you.
Got a question about the contest? Check out the Frequently Asked Questions page to find your answer!
Add abbey@myPSAcontest.com to your email address book so we can contact you.