Video PSA Contest Winners Announced!
May 2, 2022
In conjunction with National Distracted Driving Awareness Month in April, the Vermont Highway Safety Alliance hosted its fourth video public service announcement contest. The contest was open to high-school students and designed to encourage young drivers and their friends and peers to avoid distracted driving. The award ceremony was held on April 27th and included a special video message to the student contestants from VTrans Secretary Joe Flynn.
The goal for contestants was to research this important issue and produce a compelling 25-second video to enact change and spread the message to peers and the public that distracted driving is unacceptable and can have serious consequences. The VHSA hopes that videos produced by high-school students offer a relatable perspective for other young drivers. Finalists and winners were selected from the 52 entries submitted.
The Youth Safety Council of Vermont with support from Cooperative Insurance Companies of Vermont sponsored the People’s Choice Award. The YSCVT sends thanks to all the sponsors who supported the contest!
See a YouTube playlist of the winners’ videos!
1st Place — Sponsored by AT&T
Jack Mahar, Center for Technology Essex
2nd Place — Sponsored by AT&T
Andrew Martell, Stafford Technical Center
3rd Place — Vermont Insurance Agents Association
Sponsors Choice — Vermont Driver & Traffic Safety Education Association
Bradley Hunt & Charlie Clark, Brattleboro Union High School
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UWReBvQ8Tzs
4th Place – Sponsored by Yankee Driving School
Will Devereaux, Champlain Valley Union High School
5th Place & Sponsor’s Choice– Sponsored by AT&T
People’s Choice – Youth Safety Council of Vermont/Co-operative Insurance
Lexington Page, Essex High School
Sponsor’s Choice – Sponsored by AT&T
Daniel Airoldi, Essex High School
People’s Choice Award – Sponsored by Co-operative Insurance Companies and Youth Safety Council of Vermont
Devin Hogan, Southwest Tech
Honorable Mention – Sponsored by Midstate Dodge
Sam Umphlett & Asa Jelley, SouthWestTech, Bennington
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gcpT19fn8Ec
Brayden Shelton, Rutland High School
Honorable Mention – Sponsored by AAA Northern New England
Asa Jelley & Sam Umphlett, SouthWestTech, Bennington
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XLfU7F-_ngM
Cooper Niles & Aidan Forrest, Mt. Anthony Union High School
Secretary Flynn’s Video Message