Break the Vape is a public service announcement (PSA) video contest where Windsor-Essex students in grades 6 to 12 can use their voices to raise awareness about the dangers of vaping and expose the shady tactics of the tobacco industry. #BreakTheVapeChallenge.
- Elementary school division: You must be a Windsor-Essex County student in grades 6–8.
- Secondary school division: You must be a Windsor-Essex County student in grades 9–12.
- Students who attend private schools in Windsor-Essex County and are enrolled in grades 6-12.
Your video could win up to $300 for yourself and $300 for your publicly funded school, along with other great prizes.
Help educate your peers and community by providing this important message.
Videos must not be more than 30 seconds long.
Videos must include:
- At least one fact about vaping from the Break the Vape Facts document. (Available in English and French)
- One call to action from Call to Action document. (Available in English and French).
- Videos should be recorded horizontally in high resolution.
- Videos must be in format supported by Woobox and not exceed 50MB.
Review the Video Submission Checklist when planning your video.
Video submissions must not include:
- Copyrighted music, movies, books, etc.
- Logos, brands, or store signs.
- You or anyone else using or displaying a vaping device or product.
- Inappropriate, disrespectful, dangerous, or illegal content.
- Individuals who are not on the Entrant’s team.
Review the Video Submission Checklist before submitting your video.
Video entries may be submitted in English or French only.
- You must provide the English translation/transcript in the space provided in the Video Submission Form if submitting a French language video.
Videos must be created by the entrant (students), not their parents/guardians, teachers, or other adults. You can create your video as part of a class project or youth program, but video entries must be student work.
You can submit your video between February 5 to March 8, 2024.
- Be sure to have your video submitted by 11:59 PM ET on March 8, 2024.
- Submissions after midnight on March 8, 2024, will not qualify for the contest.
- You may only submit one entry - as an individual or as part of one group submission.
Use a creative video name. This is how we will identify your group throughout the judging process.
- Up to four students may be part of a group video submission.
- Each group member must complete a permission form, those under 18 MUST have a completed Parent/Guardian Permission Form.
- Only one team member will complete the Video Submission Form and submit your video.
- Your video must be submitted between February 5 to March 8, 2024 (see the When should I submit my video? FAQ)
Once you click “submit” a screen showing your entry has been submitted will appear.
Videos will be judged on the following criteria:
- Does the video meet all of the Break the Vape Challenge Rules?
- Is the video creative and original?
- Is the video technically sound?
- Does the video include content that conveys at least one Break the Vape Fact about the dangers of vaping and one Call to Action?
- Are the vaping facts in the video accurate?
- Is the video message persuasive and motivating to young people?
- Each submission will be reviewed to ensure it meets the requirements of the contest.
- A team of youth and adult judges will then select a group of 5 finalist videos in each division based on the criteria above.
- The top 5 finalist videos from the elementary and secondary divisions will then be posted on the Break the Vape website for public voting to decide the winners.
Review the Video Submission Checklist before submitting your video to make sure you have everything you need.
- Step 1: Create a 30 second video that meets contest rules.
- Step 2: Each Entrant or Entrant team member who is under the age of 18, needs to make sure their parent or guardian completes a Parent/Guardian permission form available to download or electronically.
- Step 3: Upload your video to the submission page and complete the on-line submission form.
- Step 4: Click Submit!
- Entrants must complete every section of the forms. VIDEOS SUBMITTED WITH INCOMPLETE SUBMISSION FORMS WILL NOT BE JUDGED.
Yes, parent/guardian permission is need for participants under the age of 18. Submit a completed parent/guardian permission form in one of the following ways:
- 1: Download the form from our website and upload the complete form when submitting your entry.
- 2: Have your parent/guardian complete the Permission Form online.
- 3: Upload the completed Permission Form online.
Review the Tips for Creating and Uploading My Video document. This Woobox link may also help answer your questions.
If you are still having issues with your video submission, please fill out the form below or email us directly at breakthevape@wechu.org
- No. You do not have to show yourself in the video.
- Many have used illustrations, claymation, and digital art in their videos.
- Be creative with it. Your creativity may help your video stand out from others!
- Be creative with it. Your creativity may help your video stand out from others!
- All students involved in making the video must complete the Contest Permission Form. Other people cannot be shown in the video (siblings, teachers, classmates, etc).
If you have questions, please reach out to the breakthevape@wechu.org, or the WECHU Healthy Schools Helpline at 519-258-2146, ext. 1555.