Celebrating the NTX CyberSafe Contest Winners
First and foremost, we would like to extend our heartfelt congratulations to all the students and sponsoring staff who participated in this remarkable cybersecurity awareness campaign. Each and every submission was fantastic, showcasing the exceptional talent, creativity, and dedication of the participants.
Nevertheless, the top videos in the CyberSafe contest have truly captivated audiences with their innovative approaches and exceptional viewer engagement. Through a combination of likes, shares, and overall engagement, these videos have proven to be true standouts, showcasing the creators' creativity and ability to educate and inspire.
The engaging storytelling, thoughtful addressing of important cybersecurity topics, and relatable characters have made the top videos exceptional. These finalists have not only raised awareness but have also left a lasting impact on the Region 10 community.
Congratulations to all the finalists for their outstanding contributions to cybersecurity education and awareness. We are excited to see what the future holds for these talented creators, as their efforts have undoubtedly made a significant difference in the lives of those they have reached. Here are the top three winners.
Frisco ISD - "Be careful of who you trust online"
Waxahachie ISD - "Cybersafe"
Duncanville - "Think Twice"
NOTE: We will contact all of our participants to verify student names in order to recognize all of their efforts in this campaign!
2024 School PSA Video Contest
Region 10, Crime Stoppers of North Texas, the FBI Dallas Citizens Academy Alumni Association (CAAA), and the FBI’s Society of Former Special Agents have partnered to host a Public Service Announcement (PSA) video contest for high school students across Region 10. The 2024 #CyberSafe campaign aims to educate the public about the seriousness of internet safety, bring awareness to the real harm students can experience, and amplify student voices on public safety issues.
In addition to educating school staff, students, and community members about what "Threats to Life" look like in the everyday home, neighborhood, and school, the campaign also seeks to inform students and the public about the severity and repercussions of these actions as well as how to ask for help and report unsafe/harmful online encounters.
The teams' PSA submissions should address one, some, or all of these campaign focal points:
How risk factors can contribute to violent behavior
Red flags (online or in-person) that perpetrators display that are warning signs of doing something harmful or threatening to others
Tactics used by predators for online grooming.
Psychological and emotional consequences for victims and bystanders
Legal consequences for perpetrators' actions and involvement
How to report Threats to Life and the importance of advocating for yourself and others
Resources and options available to victims, including "say this instead" options
Important Dates
Registration Now Open - REGISTER HERE!
March 4, 2024 Video Submission and Forms Deadline
March 5 - 28, 2024 - Judging Period
March 29, 2024 - Notification of Top 10 Finalists
April 1 - 7, 2024 - YouTube Campaign Period
April 12, 2024 - Winning Teams Announcement
Awards Ceremony - TBA
Official Rules
The contest is open to all Region 10 students in grades 9-12. Each team will consist of ONE TO FIVE STUDENTS and a TEACHER SPONSOR who will assist the team as needed and be responsible for submitting all contest forms and the video PSA entry. Students can only be on one team. Teachers may sponsor more than one team.
Entries must be 60-90 seconds (including credits) and only contain original and non-copyrighted material. No copy-written music, branded material, logos, etc., may be used without express written permission from the copyright or trademark holder. Please utilize technology to mask logos or names of corporations that may appear in the video, unless specific permission is granted to use logos or company names.
All team members must not attempt to include or perform video stunts, dangerous situations, or film at dangerous locations during the production of the video. The Teacher Sponsor will guide teams through the planning and filming/submission process, to ensure safety and security for all students involved in the project.
The screening committee reserves the right to disqualify any submission for any reason deemed necessary. Submitted videos will not be eligible if they contain or appear to contain:
Profane or obscene material or language
Nudity, profanity, or gratuitous violence
Endorsement of illegal drug use, alcohol abuse, prescription drug abuse, or any other illegal activity
Derogatory characterization of any person or group
Any copyrighted or trademarked materials without express written consent from the copyright or trademark holder.
NOTE: Upload finished video here: https://forms.gle/Q9X2vXZWsj33rCSw7