The Office of Prevention periodically have competitions, contests, and other exciting opportunities available to students of Broward County. Please click on the links below for more information about registration for each competition or contest. You can visit our Spotlight on Success page to view all the winners!

2010 WELLNESS ESSAY CONTEST

It’s time again for students to enter the Broward County Comprehensive School Health Advisory Committee (BCCSHAC) Wellness Essay Contest!

Students are asked to describe a wellness fitness theme in an essay, some sample topics are: Healthy Eating, Exercising, Managing Stress, or Other Healthful Practices.  Contest open to students Third (3rd) Grade through High School and all essays must be received by: April 30, 2010.

Enter and win cool prizes for both students and teachers!  Grand prize is a bicycle, grade winner and teacher of winner receive a gift card.

Click here to view the Contest Rules and Flyer.

Enter for a chance to win $1000 gift card to Best Buy

14 to 20-year olds can submit 30-second videos using youtube.com, schooltube.com, or other ways, on why you choose not to drink alcohol underage during spring break. It’s simple, visit www.myfloridalicense.com to find contest rules and other information.

All submissions are due by Saturday, Feb. 20, 2010. Video release forms must be submitted along with the online entry form by the deadline for consideration.

Find out more about the “Why Not” 2010 Spring Break Video Contest at: www.myfloridalicense.com