About STN ContestsStudent Television Network hosts contests for student-produced programs several times throughout the school year. All contests follow strict guidelines for content, copyright and ethics. Submissions are judged by professionals in the industry and comments are returned to students for evaluation. STN adheres to professional guidelines for student produced work thus ensuring that students are equipped with real world knowledge during their education.
- All contest entries become the property of STN. Winning entries may be compiled for distribution by Student Television Network at its discretion. The school, teacher and student(s) agree to release rights to their winning entries for unlimited duplication and distribution, in any medium, worldwide, into perpetuity, without compensation. These rights may include uploading of the entries to partner/sponsor websites. No entries will be returned.
IMPORTANT LINKS
Rules and Regulations for All STN Contests
STN Code of Ethics
STN Creative Content Policy
STN Use of Copyrighted Materials
SPLC Fair Use Guidelines
U.S. Education TV granted $50,000 in prizes to STN schools that used their streaming service. Awards were presented at the STN Convention in Dallas, Texas on March 24. STN thanks U.S. Education TV for their incredible support at the convention. Here are the winning schools:
Best Overall Network
Whitney HS California
$10,000
Best Live Event
Texas HS
$5,000
Best use of Advertising
White County HS
$5,000
Best Archive Promotion
Searcy HS
$5,000
Best Community Involvement
White County HS
$5,000
Best Instructional Use
Great Oak HS
$5,000
Most Innovative Use of Platform
Texas HS
$5,000
Best News Production
Searcy HS
$5,000
Best New School
Jeff Davis HS
$5,000
FOR MORE INFORMATION, GO TO U.S. EDUCATION TV
STN Student of the Year One high school senior from an STN affiliate school is selected as Student of the Year. The application process includes a review of work completed, written essays, a video portfolio and professional recommendations. The winner is awarded a $1,000 scholarship and a trip to the annual STN Convention where they will deliver a speech at the Opening Ceremony!
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STN 2011 Student of the Year:
Christina Schoellkopf
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Dare to compete when the clock is ticking! Teams are given a prompt and only six days to complete their entry and upload it to STN Upload Site. Compete in HIGH SCHOOL NEWS FEATURE, HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS FEATURE OR MIDDLE SCHOOL SPOT FEATURE. And new this year: HIGH SCHOOL FILM CHALLENGE! Winners are announced on the STN website.
CONTEST OPENS: 09.14.11
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 10.13.11
PROMPT ANNOUNCED: 10.14.11
UPLOAD DEADLINE: 10.19.11
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Fall Nationals include contests in both individual skills and program production. This year, we present 10 high school contests and 2 unlimited middle school contests. Fall Nationals are eligible for entry if produced and aired between May 1, 2011 and November 9, 2011. Winners are announced on the STN website.
CONTEST OPENS: 10.05.11
UPLOAD DEADLINE: 11.09.11
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Once a year, STN honors the best overall programs based on frequency of airing. Categories include Daily Live, Daily Taped, Weekly, Bi-Monthly, Monthly and Middle School. Entries must have been produced and aired between September 1 and November 10, 2011. Entries are submitted on DVD-R. Winners are announced at the STN Convention.
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The STN Film Festival screens submisisons in film (live action or animated), documentary and midddle school categories. Awards are presented at the STN Convention for Best Picture, Best Documentary, Best Middle School Film, Best Director, Original Screenplay, Cinematography, Sound Design, Editing and Original Score. Entries are submitted on DVD-R. Film Festival winners are announced at the STN convention.
WINNERS WERE ANNOUNCED AT THE STN FILM FESTIVAL IN DALLAS, TX MARCH 23, 2012
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STN invites affiliate teachers to enter their own work in competition with peers. Create a story based on a prompt and see how your work is judged by professionals! Entries are submitted on DVD. The winner is announced at the STN Convention.
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CONTEST WINNER:
Pam Dixon
Lake Charles Boston Academy
Lake Charles, Louisiana
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Spring Nationals are presented as recognition of excellence during the school year. This year, we offer 10 high school and 2 unlimited middle school contests. Spring Nationals are eligible for entry if produced and aired between November 10, 2011 and April 11, 2012. Winners are announced on the STN website.
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