Student Video Challenge
Create a PSA. Inspire change. Win prizes!
The I Am EM-Powered Student PSA Challenge invites students to step into the director's chair. Working individually or in groups of up to four, students will choose an energy topic to write, direct, and edit an original video that brings their conservation message to life.
Submit Your Videos
Steps for PSA Submissions
Bring this hands-on challenge into your classroom! Teachers are invited to submit the top THREE videos from each of their classes for official judging based on our program rubric. We need ONE School Release form per teacher. This assures that the school has given the teacher permission to enter the competition for all classes, and to share the contents of the submission with outside organizations for the purpose of judging.
- Students work in teams of 1-4 to create their PSA
- All PSAs are sent to the teacher for review
- Each teacher submits ONE School Release form
- Each teacher can submit up to THREE PSAs per class
2026 I am EM-Powered Winning Videos
Annual Awards Ceremony
The ultimate highlight of the program is our unforgettable annual awards ceremony and reception in the spring. We bring together hundreds of local students, educators, and families to spotlight the creativity of our young environmental leaders on the big screen! The student creators of the top 30 videos, along with their teachers, school administrators, and families, will receive an exclusive invitation to the celebration where we will:
- Reveal the final top 10 winning videos
- Present certificates, community accolades, and fantastic gift cards
- Keep the celebration going back at school with special funding for winning teams and teachers to host a classroom party!
Troubleshooting
If you run into any issues with uploading your PSA’s please email SUPPORT@DBARRETTASSOCIATES.COM.