Students Can Help Their Schools Win Cash Awards and National Recognition Through Annual WoodmenLife “America Is…250!” Video Contest
Students in Grades K-8 and 9-12 Invited to Submit Original Videos
Submissions Accepted Aug. 26 – Oct. 7
Facebook Voting Oct. 14 – Oct. 21
Students across the country have a chance to win cash awards and national recognition for their schools through WoodmenLife’s “America Is… 250!” Video Contest,. The contest is open now through October 7 and encourages students in grades K-12 to submit an original 30- to 60-second video celebrating the 250th anniversary of our nation’s independence and sharing what America means to them. Winners will be selected in two divisions, K-8 and 9-12, with a Grand Prize of $2,500, Second Place of $1,500, and Third Place of $1,000 awarded in each division. WoodmenLife, a champion of family, community, and country since 1890, sponsors the contest each year.
The public will be invited to view and vote for their favorite entries on WoodmenLife’s Facebook page from Oct. 14 through Oct. 21. Grand Prize winners will also receive a commemorative “America Is…” Video Contest award to be presented and displayed at their school. Winners will be announced Oct. 27 on Facebook.
The WoodmenLife “America Is…” video contest celebrates the spirit of the red, white, and blue through the eyes of America’s youth, while offering students the chance to win cash prizes and national recognition for their schools. Last year’s contest drew 51 entries and more than 21,000 votes from supporters nationwide. “Since the contest launched in 2017, WoodmenLife has proudly awarded $60,000 to participating schools,” said Robby Molony, Vice President, Fraternal, for WoodmenLife. “As our nation marks its 250th anniversary, we’re excited to invite students to celebrate America’s story through creative videos while competing for recognition and cash awards for their schools.”
WoodmenLife encourages educators, parents, and community leaders to spread the word and help students take part in this opportunity to express themselves, honor their country, and potentially win big for their school. For more information and to submit a video, visit gleam.io/LjFb7/2026-america-is-250-video-contest.
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