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Video Contest
for the 2013-2014 School Year
Massachusetts Water Resources Authority

 

Update: March 6, 2014 -- The Video Contest deadline has been extended until March 19, 2014.

Grade 9-12 students in the MWRA service area are invited to participate in our Video Contest for 2013-2014.

Download a complete contest entry packet (PDF) for all rules, FAQs, forms, labels and other important details.

Eligibility

The video contest is open to all grade 9-12 students in the MWRA service area. Students may work alone or in teams of no more than four people. All entrants must submit a signed release form with their videos. Release forms are included in the contest entry packet (PDF).

Legal Requirements
Release Form: If you are under 18, your parent or guardian must give MWRA permission to use your video. Each member of your group must submit a signed release form along with the video. Release forms are included in the contest entry packet (PDF).

Copyrighted Material: You may only include clips from copyrighted commercials, movies, television shows, music, or on-line videos if you obtain copyright permission. You must verify that your video contains no copyrighted material in your signed release form. Release forms are included in the contest entry packet (PDF).
Contest Topic

Create a video (3 minutes or less) advertising why you should not use your toilet as a wastebasket.

Deadline

Update: March 6, 2014 -- The Video Contest deadline has been extended until March 19, 2014.

Entries must be postmarked by Wednesday, March 12, 2014. Early entries are encouraged.

Rules
Rules are included in the contest entry packet (PDF).
Please Note: All Contests
Teachers and students, please remember that while this year’s topic is sewer-related, posters, essays and videos must be in good taste. Do not include graphic depictions of dirty toilets, urine, fecal matter or used personal care products.
Required Forms and Labels

Every group of student entries must have a Contest Registration Form and each entry must have a Student Label attached securely to the back of the entry. Forms and labels are included in the contest entry packet (PDF).

Students may enter on their own if they live in or attend a school in the MWRA service area. You must include the student label on the back of your entry. Labels are included in the contest entry packet (PDF).

Prizes
First prize in each category is a $100.00 gift check, 2nd prize is a $50.00 check, and 3rd prize is a $25.00 check.  In the video contest there is a 1st, 2nd, 3rd and (3) honorable mention winners. All winners, including honorable mention winners, are invited with their families to an Awards Ceremony at Deer Island on Friday, May 23, 2014.
How to Submit Contest Entries

Submit 1 copy of the video in DVD format. A signed release form for every student must be included with the videos. Be sure to tape a completed student label included in the contest entry packet (PDF) onto each DVD case. Release forms are included in the contest entry packet (PDF).

All entries must be mailed to:

MWRA School Contest
2 Griffin Way
Chelsea, MA 02150

What Makes a Good Video
A successful video will be on topic, informative, accurate and entertaining. The 2012-2013 video contest winners are posted on our YouTube page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Questions and answers for teachers and students are included in the contest entry packet (PDF).

How to Submit Contest Entries
All entries must be mailed to:

MWRA School Contest
2 Griffin Way
Chelsea, MA 02150

What if I still have some questions?

If you still have questions, please contact Meg Tabacsko, MWRA School Program Manager, at meg.tabacsko@mwra.com. If you do not have access to email, please call Meg at 617-305-5646.


Only schools located in the MWRA Service Area listed below are eligible to participate in the Annual Poster, Writing and Video Contests

Water Communities
Chicopee Peabody
Clinton Saugus
Leominster Southborough
Lynn  South Hadley
Lynnfield Swampscott
Marblehead Weston
Marlborough Wilbraham
Nahant Worcester
Northborough  
Sewer Communities
Ashland Lancaster
Braintree Natick
Burlington Randolph
Hingham Walpole
Holbrook Weymouth
Water and Sewer Communities
Arlington Newton
Bedford Norwood
Belmont Quincy
Boston Reading
Brookline Revere
Cambridge Somerville
Canton Stoneham
Chelsea Stoughton
Dedham Wakefield
Everett Waltham
Framingham Watertown
Lexington Wellesley
Malden Westwood
Medford Wilmington
Melrose Winchester
Milton Winthrop
Needham Woburn
Schools located on Cape Cod and within the Quabbin and Wachusett Watershed are also eligible to participate.

STAFF CONTACTS

Meg Tabacsko
617-305-5646
meg.tabacsko@mwra.com

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Updated March 6, 2014

MORE INFORMATION
image of contest poster
School Program Main Page
Contest Main Page
Poster Contest
Writing contest
Video Contest
Complete packet of info, forms and rules (PDF)
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT ELIGIBILITY

Contests are limited to schools in the MWRA service area.
Eligible communities

HELPFUL LINKS
mwra - what not to flush image
WEF "Don't Flush That" page
Consumer Reports Video: "Flushable wipes are touted as an alternative to toilet paper. Are they really safe for sewers and septic systems?"
How the MWRA Sewer System Works
MWRA YouTube Page
MWRA Photos on Flickr
LAST YEAR'S WINNERS

Need inspiration?

2012-2013 Poster Contest Winner by

Check out our contest winners for 2012-2013

posters
| writing | video (YouTube)

CONTACT INFO
MWRA Staff Contacts