Student Contest - Councilmember for a Day
November 7 - Deadline to submit video essay.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.
Dates for 2024
November 7 - Deadline to submit video essay.
November 19 - The winner participates in the Council session and is honored with a proclamation and prize. Friends, family, and school representatives are welcome.
Past Winners
Folashade Epebinu (2023) - “A critical issue in Montgomery County: Affordable Childcare”, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W4Y6BHe1ZAE
Allison Fan (2022) - “Healthy” - Eating Disorders among Teenagers, go to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ujPzpOCs5B4