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The WOJ Youth Reporter Award

Youth reporters in Elementary, Middle and High School are invited to share inspiring short films on the theme of heroism!
Submissions are open for 2025

WOJ Youth Reporter Award
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🌟 WOJ Youth Reporter Award 🌟


Welcome to the WOJ Youth Reporter Award! 🎉
Do you have a passion for storytelling and a knack for creating awesome videos? 📹 Are you inspired by heroes who are making a positive impact in their communities and around the world? 🌍 Then this award is for YOU!


About the Award 🏆
The WOJ Youth Reporter Award is all about celebrating young reporters who shine a spotlight on everyday heroes. 🌟 Whether it’s a community leader, a local activist, or someone doing amazing things in their own unique way, we want to hear your story!
Presented by Esther Wojcicki, a legendary media arts educator, author, and reporter, this award encourages middle and high school students to use their creativity and voice to highlight positive change. ✨

How to Enter 🚀
Eligibility: Middle and High School Students

Submission Fee: FREE! 🎈

Prize Money: Up to $2000 in cash prizes! 💰💵

 

Why You Should Enter 🏅
Showcase Your Talent: Share your unique perspective and storytelling skills with the world.

Inspire Others: Shine a light on the heroes who are making a difference and inspire others to do the same.

Win Amazing Prizes: Compete for a chance to win up to $2000 in cash prizes!

 

How to Submit 📝
Create Your Video: Focus on heroes who are making a positive impact.

Submit Your Entry: Follow the submission guidelines on our website.

Cross Your Fingers: Winners will be announced in mid November!

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CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2024 WINNERS!!

WINNER HIGH SCHOOL DOCUMENTARY
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WINNER HIGH SCHOOL NARRATIVE
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WINNER MIDDLE SCHOOL DOCUMENTARY
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WINNER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DOCUMENTARY
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Learn about Esther Wojcicki in the short Documentary, WOJ!

WOJ!

Produced by:by Jeanne Meyers & Wendy Milette
Esther Wojcicki shares her vision for a Moonshot Movement in Education.

WOJ Youth Reporter Sizzle

By: Sam Fredericks
Learn about the Woj Youth Reporter Award!

A step by step guide for becoming a MY HERO Youth Reporter

for Middle and High School Teachers and Students

Youth Reporter Workbook [excerpt]
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Mentoring Opportunity Available! Seeking submissions for the MY HERO Youth Journalist Mentoring Program! Click image below to learn more.

Youth Journalist Filmmakers WANTED
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There are two ways to apply for the Youth Journalist Mentor Program.

1. Make a short film about your hero (described above).

2. Submit an Essay about your hero, learn More here:

Essay- contest- student reporters

2023 WINNERS of the WOJ Award!

WOJ HIGH SCHOOL DOCUMENTARY WINNER - OASIS | BAYCAT
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WOJ HIGH SCHOOL DOCUMENTARY WINNER - FINDING HOME | LOYOLA HIGH SCHOOL
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WOJ MIDDLE SCHOOL DOCUMENTARY WINNER - FANNIE LOU HAMER | BATCHELOR MIDDLE SCHOOL
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ANNOUNCING THE 2022 WINNERS!

HIGH SCHOOL DOCUMENTARY WINNER

2022 iff woj jose rizal winner
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MIDDLE SCHOOL DOCUMENTARY WINNER

2022 IFF WOJ MIDDLE CARL LUTZ WINNER
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MIDDLE SCHOOL WOMEN HEROES WINNER

2022 IFF WOJ AMELIA EARHART WINNER
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VIEW THE AWARDS CEREMONY FOR THE 2021 WOJ Youth Reporter Awards

Produced by:The MY HERO Project

The WOJ Youth Reporter Award invites youth reporters to create short films on heroes making a positive difference in their community and the world. This award is presented by Esther Wojcicki, an outstanding media arts educator, author and reporter.

2021 WOJ YOUTH REPORTER AWARD 

HIGH SCHOOL CREATIVE - WINNER

AS AN ASTHMATIC
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2021 WOJ YOUTH REPORTER AWARD 

HIGH SCHOOL DOCUMENTARY WINNER

TRANSPARENCY: Becoming Oliver
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2021 WOJ YOUTH REPORTER AWARD 

MIDDLE SCHOOL DOCUMENTARY WINNER

Thank a Hero: Maurice Hilleman
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This award is presented by Esther Wojcicki, an outstanding media arts educator, author and reporter. Short films, ten minutes and under must be submitted online to The MY HERO International Film Festival The Award comes with cash prizes up to 500. 

MY HERO has a rich library of short winning films to review and Media Arts Education resources to help those interested in creating work for this special prize.

The mission of The MY HERO Project is to use media, art and technology to celebrate the best humanity. MY HERO will not publish work that promotes hatred, violence, racism or sexism.

All work submitted must be original. We look forward to seeing your short films. For a student submission fee waiver please email [email protected]

FREE MEDIA ARTS EDUCATION RESOURCES TO GET YOU STARTED!


Organizer created on 5/27/2021 1:53:10 PM by Wendy Milette

Last edited 12/18/2024 2:41:42 PM by Laura Nietzer

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