2024 Councilmember for a Day Student Challenge

On behalf of Councilmember Jawando, all middle and high school students are invited to participate in the 9th Annual Councilmember for a Day Challenge! Video essay submissions are due by Thursday, November 7, 2024.

The Councilmember for a Day Challenge is an opportunity for middle and high school students in Montgomery County to share their vision for a better community through digital storytelling. The winner of the video essay challenge will be honored at Council with a proclamation and serve as an honorary councilmember for a day. 

Eligibility & Requirements 

• Current middle school or high school students who live and attend school in Montgomery County (this includes MCPS, independent schools, and homeschool students in the equivalent 6-12 grades). 
• Create and submit a digital video essay highlighting a public policy opportunity by the deadline. 
• The winner must be available for Councilmember for A Day events on Tuesday, November 19th.
• Videos should be no more than 5 minutes.

Prizes

• The winner is honored with a proclamation, a $100 gift card, and joins the Council as an honorary councilmember on Tuesday, November 19th. 

Dates & Deadlines 

• November 7 - Deadline to submit video essay.
• November 12 - The winner is announced.
• November 19 - The winner participates in the Council session and is honored with a proclamation and prize. Friends, family, and school representatives are welcome.

Students can submit a video essay at  https://cmjawando.link/CMForADay. The deadline is Thursday, November 7, 2024.