Viral Video Contest
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2023 Viral Video Contest is Open for Submissions
The 2023 Viral Video Contest is accepting video submissions from Santa Clara County high school-aged applicants! Learn more about the contest, prizes, video examples and how to apply on this page.
Contest deadline is March 12, 2023.
About the Contest
Make a Difference
1 in 2 sexually active youth will get an STD by age 25. Do you want to be part of the solution?
Unleash your creativity by recording a video or performance that encourages safer sexual behavior, healthy relationships, or addresses the stigma around STDs. Winning videos will be highlighted in recognition of STD Awareness Month in April.
Capture 30 to 90 seconds video of a vlog, acted scene, performance art, song etc.
Upload your video on YouTube and share it on social media tagging #GoViralSCC.
Advisor completes a two step application with YouTube video link. Submissions accepted through March 12, 2023.
Win a Prize
How to Apply
Each student team member, and ALL participants (minors and adults) recorded in the video must submit a signed consent form to the team advisor.
Each Student and Advisor must read the official rules, terms, and conditions for complete contest details.
Advisor submits one online entry form per team and one signed parent/guardian consent form per student by March 12, 2023.
Spread the Word
2020 Viral Video Contest Awards Ceremony
Congratulations to the 2020 Winners!
Produced by:
Alison, Anjolique, Matthew and Sienna
Advisor: Vincent Nelson
Summit Tahoma
Produced by:
Alexander, Christian, Gael and Troy
Advisor: Vincent Nelson
Summit Tahoma
Produced by:
Amelia, Janelle, Jordan, Michael and Sohrob
Advisor: Vincent Nelson
Summit Tahoma
Runners-Up
Examples to Share
Here’s a few of our favorite prior Viral Video submissions from years past. Enjoy!
2019 1st Place Winner: Gavin Vallez and Connor Dietz - Live Oak High School
2018 1st Place Winner: Gabriela Wilde - Freestyle Academy
2016 Submission
2019 2nd Place Winner: Dana Truong - Santa Teresa High School
2018 2nd Place Winner: Caroline Keos - Freestyle Academy
2016 Submission: Presentation High School
2019 3rd Place Winner: Ben Peterson, Reay Colin, Kenneth Sasamori, Marisa Novotarski, - Freestyle Academy
2018 3rd Place Winner: Leanne Loo - Fremont High School
2016 Submission: Evergreen Valley High School
Contest Sponsor and Administrator
Visit GetTestedSCC.org to learn more about the Crane Center, STD/HIV Awareness, Low to No Cost Testing Services, Safer Sex Supplies, and so much more!
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Contact Us
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The Santa Clara County Public Health Department and the Viral Video Contest, including the materials distributed for the event, are not endorsed or sponsored by any school district.
All student participants and advisors must read and comply with the official rules, terms, and conditions of the 2020 Viral Video Contest. A complete application, including the submission of a student’s parent or guardian signed permission slip for each entry is due on or before March 12, 2023. Entries not compliant will not be considered for prizes.