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2023 Contest Winners

We are pleased to announce the winners of our HeadsUp Phones Down Contest. Many thanks to all those that submitted public service announcement (PSA) videos to make the contest a success.

2023 Contest Winners Interviews

Duwan Morris interviews the individual and group winners of the Heads Up, Phones Down contest

Individual Winners

Grand Prize Winner: Thomas P. School: Walter Johnson High School Title: Don't Tempt Yourself
First Runner Up Winner: Danny L. School: John F. Kennedy High School Title: Keep All Eyes on the Road
Second Runner Up Winner: Zoey T. School: Winston Churchill High School Title: Driving Without the Senses

Group Winners

Grand Prize Winners: Anna L., Isabel W. School: Poolesville High School
Title: Trapped
First Runner Up Winners : Vesper R., Alex H. School: Walter Johnson High School Title: Stay Aware
Second Runner Up Winners : Tatiana Z., Emilia H. School: Richard Montgomery High School Title: Your phone is replaceable. You're not.

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The Prizes

Individual Prizes

Grand Prize - Apple MacBook Pro
1st Runner Up - Apple Watch
2nd Runner Up - Tripod for Mobile Phone

Group Prizes

$800 in Visa Gift Cards
$400 in Visa Gift Cards
$200 in Visa Gift Cards

View the 2022 Contest Winners

Heads Up, Phones Down in the News

Montgomery Co. ‘Heads Up, Phones Down’ contest encourages teens to stay alert (WTOP News)
Winners Announced in the 'Heads Up, Phones Down' Video Contest (Montgomery Community Media)
'Heads up, phones down' contest aims to inform teens to put down their devices while driving (fox5dc.com)