PSA Contest Details

About the Contest

We invite Oregon high school students (ages 14-18) to create a 15-90 second PSA video about the dangers of fentanyl, emphasizing the importance of parents and caregivers starting conversations with their children. 

Deadline: Submit your video by May 15, 2025 at 11:59 PM PST.

Eligibility

Who Can Enter: 

  • Students: All currently enrolled high school students (ages 14-18) in Oregon, including those attending public, private, charter, recovery, and home schools. 

  • Teachers: Teachers who sponsor or refer students to the contest.

Team Entries: 

  • Students can work individually or in pairs. Only one entry per person or team. 

  • All video participants must provide a signed release upon entry.  

Submission Details
  • Deadline: Submit your video by May 15, 2025 at 11:59 PM PST. 

  • How to Submit: Upload your video through our submission form. 

  • Format: Ensure your video meets all the guidelines outlined above. 

Notification of Winners: 

  • The top three winners will be announced, and their videos will be shared on Song for Charlie’s social media channels on May 22, 2025. 

  • All winners will also be notified via email. 

Video Guidelines



Judging Criteria

Your video will be evaluated based on: 

  • Authenticity and Creativity: Originality and genuineness of your message. 

  • Impactfulness: Effectiveness in encouraging family conversations about fentanyl. 

  • Inclusion of Call-to-Action: Does your video end with a mention of New Drug Talk Oregon? 

  • Compliance: Adherence to all contest rules and guidelines. 

A panel of judges from Song for Charlie leadership and the New Drug Talk Oregon Advisory Board will evaluate all entries. 

Awards

Awards 

  • Top 3 Awards for Students: 

  • $250 Amazon Gift Card 

  • JBL Speaker (valued at $130) 

  • $50 Amazon Gift Card 

Only teachers who sponsor or refer students will be eligible for the teacher drawing awards. 

Important Dates
  • Submission Deadline: May 15th, 2025, at 11:59 PM PST. 

  • Winner Announcement and Award Drawings: 

    • May 22nd, 2025, at 7 PM PST, live on Song for Charlie’s Instagram. 

    • Top Three Winners Announced: Their videos will be shared on Song for Charlie’s social media channels. 

    • Notification: All winners will be notified via email. 

Contact Information

For questions or more information, please contact us at newdrugtalkOR@songforcharlie.org

We look forward to seeing your creativity and passion shine through your submissions!