Keep PA Beautiful is announcing they are now accepting entries their annual Great American Cleanup of PA Video Contest. The deadline for submissions is May 23.
To participate, send Keep PA Beautiful a 2-minute video of your Great American Cleanup of PA event showing individuals, groups, children, and adults having fun making your communities clean and beautiful! Be sure to mention the Great American Cleanup of PA in your video.
(Photo: Newport Township Community Pride, Luzerne County.)
Cash prizes, sponsored by the PA Waste Industries Association, are $200 for the winning entry and $100 each for two runners up. Additional sponsors for the video contest are Keep PA Beautiful and the Department of Environmental Protection.
“We were excited to see so many great entries last year showcasing the hard work and partnerships that go into the Great American Cleanup of PA events. We’re hoping for an even better turnout this year,” says Shannon Reiter, president of Keep PA Beautiful. “The Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful video contest is a way to gain recognition and support for local programs.”
Help choose the winners by liking your favorite video on the Keep PA Beautiful Facebook page. Voting begins on June 2nd and concludes on June 13th. Winners will be announced the week of June 16th.
Register Your Event
The 2014 Great American Cleanup of PA will begin on March 1st and end on May 31st. During this period, registered events can receive free trash bags, gloves, and safety vests from PennDOT district offices. Register your event online.
For more information and contest rules, visit the Great American Cleanup of PA Video Contest webpage.