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Competition Rules
Official guidelines for the Breath of Remembrance Student Art Competition 2026.
Instagram Method of Entry:
- (i) Log-in or create an Instagram account at www.instagram.com and set your account to “public” (joining Instagram is free).
- (ii) Post your Storytelling & Advocacy Video to Instagram as a Reel or feed post.
- (iii) Include the hashtag #BreathOfRemembrance in the caption of your post (the required hashtag must appear in the caption, NOT only in the comments, for the submission to be valid). Submissions CANNOT be posted as Instagram Stories.
TikTok Method of Entry:
- (i) Log-in or create a TikTok account (account must not be set to “private”; creating a TikTok account is free).
- (ii) Post your Storytelling & Advocacy Video to TikTok.
- (iii) Include the hashtag #BreathOfRemembrance in the description/caption of your video.
YouTube Method of Entry:
- (i) Log-in or create a YouTube account at www.youtube.com (joining YouTube is free).
- (ii) Post your Storytelling & Advocacy Video to YouTube as a publicly accessible video.
- (iii) Include the hashtag #BreathOfRemembrance in the description of your video.
Submission Portal Requirements:
- (1) A publicly accessible URL link to where your Storytelling & Advocacy Video can be viewed.
- (2) A publicly accessible screenshot of your video appearing posted on social media and showing available engagement metrics.
- (3) Any other information requested by the submission form.
Judging Criteria:
Storytelling — 100 Points
How effectively does the submission communicate a meaningful and compelling story that honors the individual or experience behind the art piece?
Judges will consider:
Personal inspiration behind the work
Ability to engage and connect with the audience
Meaning and purpose of the story
Whether the submission communicates a thoughtful and responsible message
Artistic Expression — 100 Points
How effectively does the participant use their chosen artistic form to communicate a meaningful story or message?
Judges will consider the effectiveness use of the following:
Symbolism
Imagery
Performance
Visual elements
Other creative techniques appropriate to the chosen art form
Lung Cancer Screening Awareness & Education — 100 Points
How effectively does the submission communicate the importance of lung cancer screening and early detection?
Judges will consider:
Accuracy of lung cancer and lung cancer screening information
Clarity of the advocacy message
Community Impact — 100 Points
How effectively does the participant use their artwork and advocacy message to raise awareness about lung cancer screening and early detection through community engagement and public outreach?
Judges will consider:
Number of people impacted through advocacy video
Number of people participant directly talked to about the importance of early lung cancer detection
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