Enter the Colorado Women's Hall of Fame student video contest

Watch video below to learn more

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Read More on How to Get Started, How to Enter, and Contest Guidelines

Getting started with your video content and creation

1. View video tutorial above.

2. Choose an Inductee from 189 women currently inducted into the Colorado Women’s Hall of Fame.

3. Utilize our Curriculum: Celebrating the Contributions of Distinctive Women to frame your project narrative.

Choose an Inductee

Next Steps: How to enter your video

After reading “Getting started with your video”, create a 2-5 minute video featuring a Colorado Women’s Hall of Fame inductee.

1. Upload to YouTube: Set the privacy to “Unlisted.”

2. Submit: Copy and paste the YouTube link into the submission form on the Wishpond contest page.

Deadline: January 1st.

Contest guidelines listed below

Upload your video to our contest site

Visit Inductees and be inspired!

Prizes:

Finalists: One finalist from each age group (MS 6-8, HS 9-12, and college undergraduate through final year.) will be selected to attend the private VIP Inductee Reception, Thursday March 20, and Induction Gala, March 21, 2025 (both in Denver). Each finalist will receive gala tickets for you and a guest.

Grand Prize: Winner will receive $1,000 and their featured video shown at the Gala.

2nd Runner-Up: Winner will receive $500.

3rd Runner-Up: Winner will receive $250.

Submission Deadline:
All submissions must be received no later than January 1st, 2025.

Contest Guidelines

Eligibility:
Open to students from 6th grade through their last year of undergraduate study.

This contest is open to Colorado Students Only.

Videos must be original, not previously published, and each participant can submit only one entry.

Submission Requirements:
Videos should be uploaded to the student’s personal YouTube Channel, and submitted to our contest platform (Click Here).

Videos must clearly identify and explain the achievements of the inspiring woman, demonstrating her connection to CWHF values.

Content: Use storytelling techniques to engage viewers and link personal inspiration to historical or contemporary role models. Integrate curriculum insights about CWHF Inductees. How well does the video highlight a CWHF Inductee and stick to the contest theme? Does the video grab atttention and keep viewers interested throughout the video?

Judging Criteria: Videos will be evaluated based on creativity, originality, clarity, and adherence to the contest theme and curriculum integration. Is the storytelling fresh? Are there any creative elements that stand out? How’s the production quality? Is the video clear, with clear sound and editing? Does it meet the length requirements (2-5) minutes and follow all the contest rules?

Ownership and Usage Rights:
Participants retain ownership but grant permission for their videos to be used for promotional purposes related to the contest and CWHF.

Publicity and Promotion:
Contest organizers may feature and promote selected entries on their
website and social media.

Code of Conduct: Entries that include harmful, offensive, or inappropriate material, or content that does not align with the contest values, may be disqualified at the sole discretion of the organizers.

Video Contest Questions: contact PR@cogreatwomen.org – Provide contact details for inquiries related to the contest.

Contest Rules & Terms

By participating in this contest, each entrant agrees to the following terms:

Original Content: All videos submitted must be the original work of the entrant. By submitting a video, the entrant warrants that they are the sole creator of the content, with all necessary rights and permissions secured.

Rights and Permissions: Entrants grant CWHF a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use and share their video for promotional purposes.

Liability: CWHF is not responsible for any unauthorized use of the submitted videos by third parties. Entrants are responsible for securing all necessary permissions from any individuals or entities featured in the video, including music or other media rights holders.

Eligibility: Entrants must comply with all rules and guidelines outlined for the contest. Any violation of the contest rules may result in disqualification at the discretion of CWHF.

Disqualification: CWHF reserves the right to disqualify any video that it deems inappropriate, offensive, or in violation of the contest rules.

Content Restrictions: Videos that include offensive language, violence, discrimination, or any form of unlawful activity will not be accepted.

No Purchase Necessary: There is no fee to enter the contest.

Changes and Cancellations: CWHF reserves the right to modify, suspend, or cancel the contest at any time without prior notice.