2025 Contest

Time to tell your story! Through Civic Action Project, you are working on essential issues people care about. Enter the CAP contest and show the nation how you are making a difference!

Express yourself and be creative when sharing your CAP story. The guidelines are there to guide you.

How do I tell my story?

Tell your story in any digital format you choose. Format examples:

• Slide Presentation
• Video (e.g., documentary, PSA, up to five minutes)
• Website

Guidelines: What should my contest entry include?

Your entry should include:

1. An explanation of the specific problem or issue you worked on;
2. Reasons why the problem or issue is important to you and/or your community; and
3. Describe the civic actions you took to make change and influence public policy.

All entries will be judged on how well you follow the guidelines.

How do I enter the contest?

When your contest entry is ready, complete the online entry form (instructions included on the entry form).

Remember, the deadline to submit your entry is May 8, 2025. Be sure to complete your entry before this date to be considered for the contest.

If you have any questions or need assistance, email David De La Torre at David@teachdemocracy.org.

Important notice about copyright!

Please do not use any copyrighted video, music, images, or text without the express permission of the copyright owner. Replace any copyrighted material you do not have permission to use with video, music, and images that are copyright-free or that have a Creative Commons license.

Entries will be considered for the following awards:

 
Winner (1 award):
$500.00

Honorable Mention (2 awards):
$100.00 

Entry deadline: May 8, 2025

2024

1st Place

Mandate Student Active Shooter Training

Brooklyn D.

Mt. Whitney Hight School
Visalia, CA

2nd Place

MOOR Protection on STDs/STIs

Megan C., Vivian R., Justin E., Terra W., Courtney D.

Alhambra High School
Alhambra, CA

3rd Place

A Well Needed Change To The School Disciplinary System

John P., Antonio P., Phaedra P., Hunter S.

Flagler Palm Coast High School
Palm Coast, FL