As part of the Great American Cleanup, the Florida Department of Transportation’s DRIVE IT HOME . . . KEEP OUR
PARADISE LITTER-FREE® campaign has launched a statewide Trash-Off Greek and Club Challenge competition!
This is your chance to show us how you will help keep Florida’s roadsides and communities litter-free.
About the Contest
The Trash-Off Greek and Club Challenge is open to every sanctioned college sorority, fraternity or social service club
organization in the state of Florida. Using the theme, DRIVE IT HOME . . . KEEP OUR PARADISE LITTER-FREE®,
participants are encouraged to express how they will dispose of litter to their audience. Entries submitted must be
original and authentic. Possible entries can include one (or more) of the following categories:
1.
Artistic Expression (i.e. PSA, commercial, artistic art piece, fashion piece, etc.)
2. Campus/Community Activity (i.e. photos of a trash wipe-out event on campus or community parks
grounds, rallying a clean-up day around a lake, etc.)
3. Poetry and Prose (i.e. sharing the written word)
4. Unique Art Piece (i.e. poster, drawing, photography, trash-can decoration, art fashion exhibits, etc.)
5. Video Showcase (i.e. step show, dance, song, jingle, etc.)
6. Other category – Entries that do not fit in any of the specified categories can be submitted and
included in this section. Please do provide an overview of the entry submitted.
Guidelines
Contest Entry Form must be submitted with material. All submissions must be original and authentic. Participating
Greek and/or social clubs and organizations must be in sanctioned by and in good standing with the college or
university.
If artwork is submitted, it cannot be larger than 11” x 17” in final size. Video files can be submitted via mp4, YouTube
or Vimeo; audio files can be submitted via mp3. Photos can be provided a jpegs and pdf files. All entries must be
submitted to [email protected]. Upon approval, postings will be listed on CleanFLroads Facebook and the
CleanFLroads website.
Deadline for entry is Friday, April 10, 2015.
All materials submitted become property of the DRIVE IT HOME . . . KEEP OUR PARADISE LITTER-FREE® team.
Judging
The top three submissions to receive the most “likes” via Facebook and the CleanFLroads website will be
selected as the top three winners. Prizes will be awarded to the name of the sorority, fraternity and/or
social service club.
Winners Announced
Winning entries will be announced on Earth Day (April 22, 2015) and will be on display
at the FDOT offices in Tallahassee, the District Offices throughout the state, and on the
campaign’s social media sites.
Prizes Include:*
1st Place - $1,000 gift card
Plus, up to seven honorable mention
2nd Place - $500 gift card
gift cards at $100 each
3rd Place - $250 gift card
(recognizing one winner per FDOT district)
*All prizes are donated and are not state or federal funds or contract dollars.
Greek or Club Name
Name of College/University
Address
City
Name of Entry
Category of Entry Submitted
Artistic Expression
Other Category (please provide details)
Campus/Community Activity
Poetry & Prose
Unique Art Piece
Video Showcase
Name of Contact Person Submitting the Entry
Names of Participants Involved in the Entry
Email Address of Person Submitting the Entry
Telephone Number of Person Submitting the Entry
Please list items included with the submission:
I certify that this organization is sanctioned and in good standing with the college or university listed. I certify that
this submission is authentic and original. Furthermore, I am aware and provide permission for this product to be
posted and used by the DRIVE IT HOME . . . KEEP OUR PARADISE LITTER-FREE® campaign for promotional use
and purposes.
Your Signature
Please fill this out if different from the person submitting the Entry
Your Name (please print)
Your Title with the Organization
Your Email Address
Your Telephone Number
Once completed, kindly submit to [email protected]
The deadline for submission is Friday, April 10, 2015. But remember,
the sooner you submit, the more social media likes you receive – so enter early!
For details and more information, contact Bernadette Morris of
Sonshine Communications at (305) 948-8063, ext. 201.