Share Safety Messages: Earn some cash!

‘Tis time for Oregon high school student producers to think about what creative piece they will submit for this year’s O[yes] Speak up. Work safe. video contest! Thanks to continuing support from sponsors, creators of the top three winning videos earn cash prizes for themselves with matching prizes for their schools.

Although the contest deadline isn’t until February 1, 2013, you might encourage any students you know to begin thinking about their angle and message. And share the contest webpage with students, teachers and anyone else who might be interested in the contest. O[yes] welcomes entries from all reaches of Oregon.

2012 video finalists.

Submissions will be judged on the following:

• A teen worker health and safety message based on the concept of “Speak up. Work shouldn’t cost you your future” as the main focus of the video (See rules for more specific details.)
• Creativity and originality
• Overall production value (video and audio quality)
• Youth appeal

Following the contest, videos are used by O[yes] at educational events and exhibits, on YouTube, and in the classroom. The mission of O[yes] is to prevent young worker injuries and fatalities.

Resources
2013 O[yes] Video Contest Info
O[yes] Website
O[yes] finalist videos from 2009-2012 on YouTube