Escape the Vape Video Challenge Returns for 2025 - Submissions Due January 31

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Escape the Vape Video Challenge Returns for 2025

Minnesota students have until January 31 to enter for a chance to win cash prizes

The Escape the Vape Video Challenge, a youth vaping prevention video contest, is back for 2025. Minnesota middle and high school students are invited to create and submit a 30-second public service announcement (PSA) video to educate their peers on the dangers of e-cigarette use, also known as vaping.

Contest submissions are being accepted now through January 2025. Submissions will be entered into a competition for cash prizes for both students and their schools.

Prizes for students and their school

Middle and high school students will compete in separate divisions. Cash prizes will be awarded for the top five entries in each division.

First place - $500 for students and $250 for their organization or school
Second place - $250 for students
Third place - $150 for students
Fourth place - $100 for students
Fifth place - Escape the Vape Video Challenge swag package

Important contest dates

December 2, 2024 - Video Submission Opens
January 31, 2025 - Video Submission Deadline
March 2025 - Finalists Announced
April 2025 - Public Voting and Winners Announced

Students can learn more and enter the contest at mnescapethevape.org. The contest website also outlines rules and tips for creating their videos. Past winning videos are also posted to help inspire students' creations.

For questions about the contest, email mnescapethevape@gmail.com.

Share the contest with students

Educators, coaches, school nurses, and other professionals working with youth are encouraged to promote the contest and invite students to participate. Free tools are available to help spread the word, including social media content and tips for posting, sample emails and presentation slides, and official contest logos and graphics.

Learn more

About the Escape the Vape Video Challenge

The Escape the Vape Video Challenge is a program coordinated by ACET, Inc. in partnership with the Minnesota Department of Health. The contest is sponsored by the Masonic Cancer Center at the University of Minnesota and Oxboro Family Chiropractic.

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