Video Contest




Do you know what happens in the sewer system after you flush? Why is it bad to use toilets as trash cans? What are the 3 P's?
To help creatively answer these questions and explain what does or does not belong down toilets, we're looking for public service announcements or video entries. You can create a newscast, news story, skit, animation, commercial or even a music video. Let your imagination run wild, but please follow the instructions carefully if you'd like to be considered for a cash prize!


Who May Enter:

Middle and high school students grades 6 – 12 registered in a Florida school. Entries can be a team of up to four students or an individual effort. Limit one entry per student.

Entry Guidelines:

Each video entry must be uploaded as YouTube video link in an mp4 or .mov file format and be identified with the video title and high/middle school name. To enter the contest, click on the submit entry link below to complete the form.

  • Your production must not exceed 45 seconds in length

  • NO professional assistance or use of copyright material is allowed (such use will result in an automatic disqualification).

  • Any videos depicting violence, disparaging remarks, illegal or offensive (included or implied) content and/or solicitations for donations will be disqualified. All videos should be family friendly and viewable by all ages. Videos must not reflect religious or political views.

  • To ensure fairness, promote original human creativity, and maintain the integrity of our video contest, submissions that incorporate any Artificial Intelligence (AI)-generated video, audio, script, or image content are strictly prohibited.




2026 Contest Winners

High School

1st Place: Club Toilet Flow
George S. Middleton High School – Hillsborough County

2nd Place: Throwback to the 3Ps
George S. Middleton High School – Hillsborough County

3rd Place: Press Play, Throw It Away
Allen D. Nease High School – St. John’s County

Honorable Mention:
The Spirit of F.W. (flushable wipes) – Colonial High School, Orange County

Middle School

1st Place: Toilet Fighters
Learning Gate Community School – Hillsborough County

2nd Place: She Flushed What?
Silver Trail Middle School – Broward County

3rd Place: To Flush or Not to Flush 1
Silver Trail Middle School – Broward County

Honorable Mention:
Household Feud – Silver Trail Middle School, Broward County


County Contacts:

Questions? Please click on the contact's name to see their email address. 

Alachua County
Melissa Hamilton

Broward County
Suzanne Mechler


Clay, Nassau & St. Johns County
Amy Tracy


Duval County
Amy Tracy &/or Shea Dunifon


Miami-Dade County
Melody Gonzalez

Orange County
Debbie Sponsler

Pinellas & Sarasota County
Melina Bautista



This contest is sponsored annually by the Florida Water Environment Association (FWEA) Public Communications and Outreach Committee (PCOC). The PCOC is a volunteer group comprised of communicators, tradesmen/women, equipment providers, engineers and utility personnel that are all proponents of raising public awareness of the essential services provided by the water industry.







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