A Video/Poster PSA contest to educate young kids and teens on how to be safe while using the internet. 

Youth ages 13-18 years of age.  Must have a parent or teacher sponsor your entry and sign a release for each child appearing in the video or poster.

Entries can be submitted through email to victimservice@navajocountyaz.gov with the subject line reading "Poster/Video Contest", Google drive, or dropped off on a disc or flash drive to the Navajo County Victim Services Office at:

• 121 W. Buffalo St.  Holbrook, AZ 86025 or

• 902 E Deuce of Clubs, Show Low, AZ 85901

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Our doors remain locked so please call ahead when dropping off. 

• All videos must be submitted in MP4 format

• Videos must be 30-60 seconds in length. PSAs that exceed 60 seconds will be disqualified

• A poster can be graphic arts, sketching, watercolor, painting or drawing.

• Posters must be 8.5" x 11" in size.

• The PSA should:

  • • • Convey messaging about the dangers that youth encounter online through various technology platforms.

      • Include information to remain safe online.

      • Inspire others to take action.

• All entries must comply with copyright laws.

• Each entrant must submit signed release and entry forms. (Forms available with this packet.)

• Inappropriate content (such as obscenity, nudity, vulgarity or anything that appears to promote underage drinking, drug use and/or violence) will disqualify the entry.

Each entry is judged by a panel of objective reviewers who will evaluate and score the entry. Each entry will receive a score from 0-100 depending on how well it responds to the following criteria.

Appropriateness of Message (50 points)

• The PSA focuses on the underlying message of youth internet safety

• The PSA demonstrates how students are taking action on their campus or in their local community to be aware of dangers associated with the digital age and urge students to engage in safe online practices. 

• The PSA inspires and challenges others to take action to prevent dangerous online practices.

Creativity and Originality (30 points)

• The PSA exhibits creativity in its design and execution.

• The PSA exhibits original ideas, concepts, and content.

• The PSA is memorable, relevant, and interesting.

Production Value (20 points)

• The PSA is visually strong and appealing.

• The video/poster quality is high resolution and the graphics are legible.

• The audio quality is balanced and audible.

• The video/poster utilizes local resources within their message.  

Winners will be contacted directly or through their parent or teacher using the contact information they provided with their entry form by (Date).  They are invited to attend our symposium on May 17, 2024, and attend our youth workshop training presented Julio Saran from notMYkid.

You can contact the Victim Services Director Roxanne Pergeson at roxanne.persgeson@navajocountyaz.gov, or by phone at (928) 524-4367.  

Direct message through Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/NCVSSymposium

First Place: $500.00 cash prize.  Recognition during our awards luncheon at our Victims' Rights Symposium on May 17th. The winning PSA will be used for the victim services and Navajo County Attorney's Office promotions. 

Second Place: $250.00 cash prize.  Recognition during our awards luncheon at our Victims' Rights Symposium on May 17th. 

Third Place: $100.00 cash prize.  Recognition during our awards luncheon at our Victims' Rights Symposium on May 17th. 

• Entry must not contain material that violates or infringes another’s rights, including but not limited to privacy, publicity, or intellectual property rights, or copyright. .

• Entry must not contain brand names other than those owned by the contest’s sponsors, which the entrant has a limited license to incorporate in their entry.

• Entry must not contain material that is inappropriate, indecent, obscene, hateful, defamatory, slanderous, or libelous.

• Entry must not contain material that promotes bigotry, racism, hatred, or harm against any group or individual or promotes discrimination based on race, ethnicity, gender, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or age.

• Entry must not contain material that is unlawful or in violation of or contrary to the laws or regulations in any state where the entry is created.

Entrants also must represent and warrant their entry:

• Is their own original creation.

• Does not contain the full name, contact information, or any other identifying facts or personal information of the entrant or any other persons involved in the entry.

• Does not contain gratuitous violence, guns, or other imagery or gestures of weapons.

• Does not contain nudity.

• Does not contain explicit, graphic, or excessive sexual activity.

• Does not contain music, lyrics, photos, artwork, and any other such element for which full releases—including without limitation the ability to use the elements in perpetuity without restriction as to type of media, time, or place—have not been obtained by the entrant.

• Does not contain illegal alcohol or other drug use.