Watch a recording of the awards ceremony.
2021’S WINNERS ARE:
1st Place – Sponsored by AT&T
Will Devereaux, Champlain Valley Union High School
https://youtu.be/I_YpDNNiJZQ
2nd Place – Sponsored by AT&T
Logan Allen, Center for Technology Essex
https://youtu.be/TKHSYIIYNZM
3rd Place – Sponsored by Yankee Driving School
Henry Putney and Eva Calabrese, Burr and Burton Academy
https://youtu.be/-GCvoo3AleY
4th Place – Sponsored by AT&T
Bella Canete, St. Johnsbury Academy
https://youtu.be/IT1wo0A_T8E
5th Place – Sponsored by AT&T
Jackson Ducharme, Stafford Technical Center
https://youtu.be/5Y5Gk4Do0PQ
Sponsor’s Choice – Sponsored by AT&T
Carl Nelson & Nico Cruz, Center for Technology Essex
https://youtu.be/TFlsJIXG_EI
Sponsor’s Choice – Sponsored by AT&T
Grant Doenges, Stafford Technical Center
https://youtu.be/nyvraXr0Gd4
People’s Choice Award – Sponsored by Co-operative Insurance Companies and the Youth Safety Council of Vermont
Chloe Andersen & Tessa Lunderville, Burr and Burton Academy
https://youtu.be/gN8qVgWZxf0
Honorable Mention – Sponsored by Midstate Dodge
Garret Davis, Center for Technology Essex
https://youtu.be/e5BcpO_05xk
Benjamin Ranney, Stafford Technical Center
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W1BmWILP9yk
Brayden Shelton, Rutland High School
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=doTJQmRwJnI
Jason Sullivan, Killington Mountain School
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-QW87_IeNv8
Governor Scott’s Video Message: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1wswQk4f5zhZBVa5NQsR1xAXQA-LuPjJU/view
The #802phonesdown!headsup! contest was open to high-school students and designed to encourage young drivers and their friends and peers to avoid distracted driving. More than $3,000 in cash prizes were awarded to the creators of the eight winning video PSAs. Awards were made in the following categories:
- Honorable Mention
- People’s Choice
- Sponsor’s Choice
- 1st through 5th Place
The goal for contest entrants was to research this important issue and produce a compelling 25-second video to enact change and spread the message to peers and the public that distracted driving is unacceptable and can have serious consequences. The VHSA hopes that videos produced by high-school students offer a relatable perspective for other young drivers. Finalists and winners were selected from the 49 entries submitted. Prizes are generously donated by this year’s sponsors:
