Cash offered with contest

College students can win up to $3,000 in the 17th annual Christopher Video contest.
The Christopher’s, a non-profit organization founded in 1945, will offer cash prizes of $3,000, $2,000 and $1,000 for the top three entries.
The winners will also have their work featured on the Christopher Close-up television series.
To enter, students must interpret the theme One Person Can Make a Difference.
Entries may be created using film or video, but must be submitted in NTSC format on standard VHS tape and must be five minutes or less in length.
The Christopher’s organization uses print and electronic media to encourage all individuals to raise the standard of public life throughout the country.
In a press release, Dennis W. Heaney, president of The Christopher’s, said, “In these troubled times, it’s important to listen to and encourage the idealism and enthusiasm of these students. More than ever, the world will be shaped by their positive creative vision.”
Official entry forms are available by writing to College Video Contest, The Christopher’s, 12 East 48th St., New York, NY 10017, calling 212-759-4050 or visiting www.christophers.org/contest.html on the Web.
Students can enter more than once, but an official entry form must accompany each video. The deadline for entries is June 11.