SARASOTA COUNTY – Children, teens, and young adults interested in sustainability can share their thoughts on video and win prizes, in a creative Sarasota County contest. Added to the county’s annual Sustainable Communities Workshop, set this year for Nov. 01, the contest looks to engage area youth and young adult audiences in the efforts to build lasting, equitable communities for generations to come.![]() Judging criteria include video content, technical quality, and creativity. Participants will be grouped by age: 8-10 years old, 11-13, and 14-17 for youth, and 18-25 for young adults. The winner of each youth age group and up to three young adult contestants will each receive a $100 gift card, from our fiscal sponsor Transition Sarasota and other donations. In addition, all participants will receive a certificate, a free ticket to the workshop, and a reusable, metal straw, while supplies last. For more details on contest rules, guidelines, and judging criteria, visit the contest blogs:Youth: http://tiny.cc/scw22video_youthcontestYoung adult: http://tiny.cc/scw22video_adultcontest All submissions are due by Oct. 05. To learn more about our speakers, agenda, and other event updates, please visit: scgov.net/SustainableCommunities.If you require special accommodations to attend one of our events, please contact us in advance at 941-861-9874 or sustainablesarasota@scgov.net. An Equal Opportunity Institution. UF/IFAS Extension, University of Florida, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, Andra Johnson, dean for UF/IFAS Extension. Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at www.scgov.net/ADA. –30– ![]() |
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