Student Contest - Councilmember for a Day Submit Video Essay

November 7 - Deadline to submit video essay. (Please note date change from October 27th to November 7th).

History & Purpose

Councilmember for a Day is an opportunity for middle and high school students in Montgomery County to share their vision for a better community through digital storytelling. The winner of the video essay challenge will be honored at Council with a proclamation and serve as an honorary councilmember for a day.

The Eligibility & Requirements

Current middle school or high school students who live and attend school in Montgomery County (this includes MCPS, independent school, and homeschool students in the equivalent 6-12 grades).

Create and submit a digital video essay highlighting a public policy opportunity by the deadline.

The winner and finalists must be available for the Councilmember for A Day events.

Videos should be no more than 5 minutes.

Prizes

Winner - The winner is honored with a proclamation and a $100 gift card and joins the Council as an honorary councilmember.

Runners-Up - Up to two runner-up contestants may be selected to each receive a $50 gift card and join as an honorary guest councilmember for a Council committee session.

Dates for 2023

November 7 - Deadline to submit video essay. (Please note date change from October 27th to November 7th)

November 17 - Winner and two (2) runners-up, if any, are contacted.

November 27 - Winner and runner-up students participate in Council committees.

November 28 - Winner participates in the Council session and is honored with a proclamation and prize. Friends, family, and school representatives are welcome.

November 29 - Winner and runner-up students are invited to participate in the youth town hall.