How To Enter The Contest
During the Submission Period, Entrants can be entered into the Contest by going to the Sponsor’s website, www.samandashlaw.com/safedriving (the“Website”), completing the Contest registration form (requesting full name, phone number, email, birthdate, and which educational institute you are enrolled in), and uploading your Safe Teen Driving Essay answering, “What does “safe driving” look like and mean to you?”(the “Theme”).
Essays must be between 400-500 words, double spaced, size 12 black Times New Roman font, and include a word count at the top of the page.
Essays must pass the plagiarism/AI Audit; no more than 15%.
Each completed online registration and Theme-applicable essay received during the Submission Period will account for one (1) valid Contest entry.
The Entrant is responsible for all costs associated with entry.
Limit one (1) Essay Contest entry per Entrant.
In the event that more than one of exactly the same essay is submitted, only the first submission received shall be accepted.
Bonus Entry
Entrants will have the ability to earn a bonus entry via video submission.
VIDEO REQUIREMENTS
Must be 30-60 seconds in length
No copyrighted music, footage, visuals, or AI-generated visuals
Upload an unlisted YouTube link via the official entry portal
Limit of one (1) entry per Entrant.
CONTENT STANDARDS
The Entrant must appear on screen and speak directly to the camera. Video content must be tied into their written essay theme (same message, expanded visually or emotionally).
Use only original content created by the Entrant. The Entrant must say their first name, school, and Sam & Ash in the video.
Ex: “Who you drive safe for” or “Why you deserve to win the Sam & Ash Safe Teen Driving Essay Contest”
- Hi, my name is (insert name), and I attend (name of school). I deserve to win the Sam & Ash Safe Teen Driving Essay Contest because…
- Hi, my name is (insert name), and I attend (name of school). I’m entering the Sam &Ash Safe Teen Driving Essay Contest because…
- Hi, my name is (insert name), and I attend (name of school). I am entering the Safe Teen Driving Essay Contest, and I drive safely for (who do you drive safely for).
Keep it appropriate, authentic, and focused on the message of safe teen driving.
Only Sam & Ash branding should appear- no other brands, logos, or images should be included in the video.
Must be suitable for all ages, with no profanity, nudity, or otherwise objectionable content.
Must not include depictions of alcohol, tobacco, firearms, illegal drugs, gambling, or other prohibited materials.
If the entrant features animals, they must obtain proper consent and confirm that no harm occurred during production.
SCORING
The Entrant must submit a video to receive 1 bonus point
- .5 for the following requirements, meeting content standards.
- .5 for creativity, emotional visual storytelling, etc.
For an additional one (1) bonus point, Entrants can post the video on their social media accounts. However, students must tag @samandashlaw. The Entrant must keep the post up throughout the duration of the contest. You must send proof that you’ve posted it on social media by emailing it to social@samandashlaw.com.