Video Contest: PSA

Create a short Public Service Announcement (PSA) that teaches others how to use water wisely! You can write a script, act out a scene, sing a song, or create an animation — be creative and inspiring!

Amazon Gift Card Prizes: 1st place: $100 • 2nd place: $75 • 3rd place: $50

What is a Public Service Announcement or PSA?

• A PSA is a message meant to raise awareness about a topic and help motivate people to change their attitudes and behavior about that topic.
• A PSA video is usually 30–60 seconds in length. Your PSA video can be no less than 30 seconds and no more than two minutes.

PSA Checklist: Your video should:

• Explain reasons we need to conserve water and ways we can save water.
• Include accurate facts you learned during the program.
• Be clearly organized and have a logical flow from beginning to ending.
• Hold viewers’ attention by using powerful words, creative dialogue, play acting, or interesting images, music, or sound.
• Persuade viewers to think about their water use and start conserving today.

PSA Creation Tips:

• Review your lessons to gather information.
• Decide on your main message that explains why and how to save water.
• Consider watching a few PSAs online to get an idea of what they are about.
• Write a script or storyboard of your PSA to organize your ideas.
• Determine how you will record your PSA (i.e., Phone, Google Slideshow, etc.).
• Decide where you will record your PSA and gather any necessary supplies.
• Ask for help from a family member or friend if needed for recording.
• Have fun and try out different options to find the best way to hold people’s attention and inspire them to save water.

Contest Rules:

• Your parents must complete the verifiable consent form
• Properly clear and credit the source of any film clips, images, or locations you use.
• Only one submission entry per person per video is allowed.
• Carefully read the Contest Terms.