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Congratulations to Josephine Abbott (17), winner of the Washington Society SAR First Place award for her 2024–2025 contest video, "Sybil Ludington." Submitted through the Fort Vancouver Chapter, Josephine also earned National Honorable Mention honors! Well done!
Video Contest
Grades 6-12
Lights! Camera! Action!
The SAR Youth Video Contest is an exciting new format where you can share what you know about the American Revolution. Tell us about a person, battle, document, or event during the American struggle for independence and do it in video form. The key is to BE CREATIVE! Your project could be filmed or animated. It could look like a cable news broadcast or a pretend movie trailer. Perhaps you will create a music video or even a rap battle. Show the judges you can think outside of the box.
Entries must contain ORIGINAL content and must be based on scholarly research of the presented topic. Content may not violate copyright laws. The subject of the entry should focus on an event, personality, document, or topic pertaining to the American Revolution. Emphasis on the 250th anniversary of the Revolution is recommended. The style, approach, and perspective are not limited.
- Video length: 3 – 5 minutes
- Individual or group projects accepted
- At least three research references are required
The contest will be administered at the Chapter, State, and National level. Contestants begin the process by submitting an application to their local Chapter coordinator. Each first-place winner will advance to the next level. Awards at the Chapter and State level are at the discretion of the Chapter and State Society, respectively. At-Large entries may be accepted in the absence of local programs.
Chapter Deadline: January 1st
State Deadline: January 21st
National Deadline: February 15th
Contact: Your nearest Local Chapter to get started!
State Chairman: Stan Granberg
Awards
LOCAL CHAPTER
Determined by each chapter. This may include cash, a medal, and/or a certificate.
WA STATE SOCIETY
1st Place $1,000*2nd Place $5003rd Place: $250
National SAR
1st Place $1,500**2nd Place $500
Cash awards greater than $600 may be received as a scholarship with the completion of appropriate tax documents.
* The First Place winner at the State level will receive a stipend of up to $1500.00 to reimburse travel to the Washington Society Annual Conference to participate in the Youth All Star Banquet.
** The First Place winner at the National level will receive a stipend of up to $1500.00 to reimburse travel to the NSSAR National Congress to participate in the Youth Awards Luncheon.