Participants from Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, and Iowa must submit scripts or written concepts by December 18, 2026. Three finalists will collaborate with an Emmy Award-winning director to produce their spots, which then enter a public voting phase. The creator of the winning entry receives a $2,000 prize, with their work slated for broadcast on "Teen Kids News" across more than 160 national stations. Runners-up will receive $1,500 and $500 respectively, while their school advisors are awarded $100 gift cards. Beyond the competition, every entrant earns a complimentary ticket to the 2027 Chicago Auto Show at McCormick Place.
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Teens Invited to Design National Anti-Speeding TV Campaign
With speeding linked to 29 percent of fatal U.S. traffic crashes, the National Road Safety Foundation and the Chicago Auto Show are turning to students for solutions. The 13th annual Drive Safe Chicago contest challenges teens to script a 30-second public service announcement that effectively warns drivers against aggressive speed.
Michelle Anderson of the National Road Safety Foundation emphasized that road fatalities remain a significant public health challenge, noting that 11,775 people died in speeding-related incidents in 2023 alone. The organization advocates for practical defensive driving, advising motorists to yield the left lane to aggressive drivers and maintain distance rather than engaging with tailgaters. Full contest guidelines and submission forms are currently available on the foundation’s website.
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