Keeping It Safe | Cabin John MS

Keeping it Safe Video Contest

The Keeping it Safe (KIS) Coalition is a multi-agency, public-private coalition established in 1992 with the goals of deterring underage alcohol use and reducing youth access to alcohol.

KIS encourages student teams from Montgomery County public and private high schools and middle schools to create a 30-second public service message from one of these topics about the risks and dangers of under 21 alcohol use:

How social media influences teens about underage drinking
To drink vs. not to drink. What are the effects of alcohol and who influences you?
How the COVID-19 pandemic has contributed to under 21 alcohol use

Please note that this is not an anti-drunk driving message contest. The contest is open to teams of two or more students enrolled in Montgomery County public or private schools or in faith-based or service-based organizations.

Why participate?

Student teams compete for cash prizes for their affiliated organization (checks are payable to schools or organizations only).

Prizes are as follows:

High School	Middle School
1st place - $1000	1st place - $500
2nd place - $500	2nd place - $300
3rd place - $350	3rd place - $250
Honorable Mention - $100	Honorable Mention - $100

New This Year!

The video that receives the most "likes" will receive an additional prize of $150!

Winners will be contacted via email or by phone once the winning entries have been selected. Prizes will be awarded at a reception hosted by Montgomery County’s Alcohol Beverage Services and the Police Department in early May.

Last Year For SSL Hours!

We are offering 5 SSL hours. For more details, see here.

Info Meeting

Join us for a virtual information session on January 13th, 2022 at 3 p.m. EST

Link to Meeting
Slide Presentation (posted after meeting)

Tips For Your Video

All entries must be 30 seconds in length and should not include copyrighted images without permission. Copyrighted materials include, but are not limited to magazines, books, DVDs, websites, films, YouTube and music.

Here are some helpful resources to help you with your video:

Ready to submit your entry?

It’s easy! Just fill out our online application and share the link to your video entry. Don't forget to fill out a consent and release form per each participating student. Entries are due March 11, 2022 by 4:00 PM.

Questions?

If you have any questions regarding the contest, contact:

Gabriela Monzon-Reynolds

240-777-1954

Gabriela.Monzon-Reynolds@MontgomeryCountyMD.gov

Rodrigo Aguirre