
Contest Details
Contest Eligibility: This contest is open to all 6th through 12th graders in the Austin area. We will announce one individual, one foreign language and one team winner in each grade category for a total of nine winners.
Contest Period: Submissions will be accepted from January 9 through March 31. Winners will be announced April 7.
Contest Rules
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Must be no longer than 30 seconds in length.
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Video may contain vertical clips, but must be submitted in horizontal format (landscape).
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May be submitted in any language.
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Must NOT include any offensive materials.
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Must NOT include ANY copyrighted music, audio/video clips, characters, logos, or other protected material. Videos may include music only if it is considered “open source” music, or if it is composed and played by a student (or students) in the group.
Check out the Flood Safety Rule Book to learn more or get tips and tools for your PSA.
Submissions
All video submissions must be submitted as a link. Please upload your video to a video hosting website like YouTube, Vimeo or a social media platform and generate a link so we can watch it online.
Once you finish your PSA, send an email to becca.villarreal@austintexas.gov with:
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Your full name or the designated point of contact for your group (class submissions should include teacher’s name)
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The name of your school and your grade
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Student or legal guardian’s email address and phone number
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The link to your uploaded PSA
Questions?
Need more info about this contest? Reach out to the Watershed Protection Department by emailing becca.villarreal@austintexas.gov or calling (737) 291-3093. Go to the ATX Flood Safety website for more information about flood safety.