This year, RFK is partnering with Student Television Network (STN) in the High School Broadcast category. The winner of this contest will receive a $500 cash prize, a bust of Robert F. Kennedy, and a trip to the RFK Awards Ceremony in May. STN will also provide or reimburse a year's membership for the winner's school.

The Rules & Regulations for submission of entries are outlined in this document. Entries that do not adhere to the Rules & Regulations are subject to loss of points and/or disqualification by the judges. All decisions by the judges are final. The Board of Directors at RFK and Student Television Network reserve the right to change or amend these Rules & Regulations, at any time, and without notice.

• There is no charge for entries in the High School category
• Entries should not exceed 10 minutes in length
• Entries may be submitted by teams or entire classes, but only one representative of the winning team or class will receive the prize and trip to the awards ceremony. RFK will cover the cost of one representative student's trip to the awards ceremony. Additional students may attend at their cost
• Entries are limited to one per student, but a school may have multiple entries
• Advisers/Teachers may not shoot, write or edit any part of a student entry. This is a hands-off contest and must be 100% student produced
• Entries must be submitted online, using the STN upload system at www.studenttelevision.org between December 1st 2011 and February 1st 2012 at 5pm Pacific
• Entries must be received by 5PM Pacific Standard Time on February 1st, 2012
• Complete instructions on file size, compression, etc. will be available on the site beginning December 1, 2011

Entries are judged by professionals from the television news industry. All decisions by RFK, STN and the judges are final. Winning entries should meet the following criteria:

• Story focused on human rights, social justice and the power of individual action
• Story includes insights into the causes, conditions and remedies of injustice and critical analysis of relevant public policies, programs and private endeavors
• Story demonstrates journalistic integrity and courage
• Story has a strong overall impact and professionalism

Student Television Network supports, promotes, and recognizes excellence in scholastic broadcasting, creative video and filmmaking, and media convergence by networking students and teachers with professionals in the industry. STN offers opportunities for both teachers and students to network with individuals who face the same challenges throughout the school year. Visit www.studenttelevision.org for more information on how your school can become a member.