May 2024 Winners

My entry is a poem about the relationship people have with technology.

While social media may create a sense of connection, it can also be a source of isolation, distraction, and false perceptions of reality. The different emojis, likes, and numbers surrounding …

I tried to inspire a social media trend that focuses more on sharing our mental health and less on looks. The purpose of the trend is to encourage others to …

This piece shows just how much we are invested in our screens. The fish in the bowl represents how people have small attention spans from social media. The skeleton represents …

I was once deeply affected by my appearance and often used filters to try and hide what I looked like. Now, I have come to accept myself for who I …

My poem is about a digital utopia, a world where social media is perfect – built on common values of honesty, trust, patience, safety, and love.

To feel good about social media usage, we need to be the change we want to see. Using simple guidelines can help us focus on the good, be a positive …

Sometimes the things you see might not always be true. You shouldn’t compare yourself to people that might have a ‘perfect’ body or life. You have no idea what someone …

This piece supports people asking for help and also reminds people that they are brave for asking for help.

This entry is made by one our youths from the Eastern African Community of San Diego. In the Video they, the youth member portrays what it’s like to view oneself …

My entry is a watercolor painting of a person helping a friend climb up a hill. I decided to show these two people in the outdoors because, a lot of …

Our video is meant to support students in making positive choices and seeking support from others

My submission is a video of a boy reading a poem he wrote about the injustice he faced when he was younger.

This piece is about finding joy in even the simplest things and how that gives me hope for the future. Whether it be a beautiful sunset or a favorite show, …