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Saratoga Battle Chapter SAR Youth Video Contest Announcement
Youth Video Contest Image: Courtesy of Google Gemini
The Saratoga Battle Chapter is accepting submissions for the Sons of the American Revolution Youth Video Contest, offering cash and other prizes
to students in grades 6 through 12 for creating videos on an American Revolutionary War topic.
As the region embraces its pivotal role in the nation's founding 250 years ago, the contest offers an opportunity for local students to give
thought to the many blessings Patriots bestowed on future generations.
The Chapter contact, until a chapter member volunteers to take on the project, is Chapter President Edward Munger Jr.
Participants will receive chapter-level awards in addition to the opportunity to win cash prizes as listed below.
Those interested in learning more can reach out via email to: president@saratogabattle-sar.org.
Submissions are due by December 31, 2025. A committee will review them for conformance with any technical requirements and move them on to
the next step. All are due to the ESSSAR by January 30, 2026.
Here are details of the exciting contest, from our Empire State Society, Sons of the American Revolution Youth Video Contest Chairman Gary T. Lane:
"The SAR Youth Video Contest is entering its second year with participation from the Empire State Society, and it has already become an exciting
program known for its ease of participation and straightforward judging. Students have embraced the creative opportunities it provides, and we
are eager to build on last year's success.
This contest gives students the chance to share what they know about the American Revolution in video form. Contestants can tell us about a
person, battle, document, or event during the American struggle for independence and do it in a fun and engaging way. The key is for them to
BE CREATIVE! Projects could be filmed or animated, presented as a cable news broadcast, a pretend movie trailer, a music video,
or even a rap battle.
The subject of the entry should focus on an event, personality, document, or topic about the American Revolution. An emphasis on the 250th
anniversary of the Revolution is recommended."
Contest Requirements:
- Eligible contestants: 6th‐12th grade level students
- Video length: 3‐5 minutes
- Individual or group projects accepted
- At least three research references required
- State contest deadline: January 30, 2026
Entries must contain original content and comply with copyright law. The contest is open to all Chapters and is a valuable addition for those
already involved in youth essay contests or those seeking new and exciting ways to engage with their communities. Each chapter will
establish its own award levels; however, the State and National awards are listed below.
State Awards:
- First Place: $800
- Second Place: $500
- Third Place: $300
National Awards:
- First Place: $1,750
- Second Place: $500
The First Place National winner will also receive a travel stipend of up to $1,500 to attend the NSSAR National Congress Youth Awards Luncheon.
Cash awards exceeding $600 may be issued as scholarships, provided proper tax documentation is submitted. Awards at the Chapter and State
levels are at the discretion of each Society.
You can view the 2025 SAR Youth Video Contest winner's submissions on YouTube by following the links below:
2025 1st Place Winner: Maddox Lewis, Georgia Society, “Threads of Freedom”
2025 2nd Place Winner: Gavin & Adalyn Andrews, Maryland Society, “News in the Colonies”
2025 1st Honorable Mention: Josephine Abbott, Washington Society "Sybil Ludington"
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