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.