Public Service Announcement
Is this event right for you?
You might enjoy this event if you:
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Like being creative with video, media, and storytelling.
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Want to raise awareness about important health topics.
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Enjoy teamwork and collaboration in production.
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Are interested in advocacy and public health education.
Event Details
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Teamwork Event
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​2-6 competitors per team
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Pre-Judged 30-second PSA video (digital upload required) + Presentation of PSA and creative process
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None
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30-second video + 4-minute presentation
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Highest scoring rating sheet categories (in descending order)
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​Health communication, video production, teamwork, creativity, public health education
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FORMAT​​​​​
​ROUND 1​​​
TIME LIMIT​
TIE BREAKER​
​ROUND 2
FOCUS AREAS
Topics on the Test
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Effectiveness of PSA message on the annual topic.
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Creativity, originality, and production quality.
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Use of technology and teamwork in video creation.
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Presentation explaining the creative process.
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Ability to raise awareness, educate, and inspire action.
Study Materials & Practice
Key Official References:
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Hilarity for Charity Resources: wearehfc.org, HFC Universe, 5 Brain Health Habits.
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WHO: Decade of Healthy Aging.
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alzheimers.gov.
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NHS Dementia Prevention.
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Johns Hopkins Medicine – Dementia Prevention.
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Stanford Health Care – Dementia Prevention.
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CDC – Reducing Risks for Dementia.
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BrightFocus Foundation – Brain Health.
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HealthyBrains.org.
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Alzheimer’s Association: Early Life Risk Factors and Modifiable Risk Factors.
Event Day Checklist:
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Photo ID for both rounds
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Personal electronic device (laptop/tablet) with PSA loaded and ready to show (battery powered)
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Digital Uploads (due May 15):
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PSA video link (30 seconds)
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Reference page(s)
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Airdate Form
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Copyright Form
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Brain Health 101 & 201 Certificates for all team members
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Professional business attire or official HOSA uniform
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Know the General Rules & Regulations
Tips from Previous Competitors
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