New student video contest celebrating trailblazing women

The video contest honoring Delaware’s most influential women runs through the end of August.

Delaware students have a new chance to spotlight the state’s most inspiring women through a creative summer initiative.

The Delaware Department of Human Resources’ Office of Women’s Advancement and Advocacy (OWAA), in partnership with the Delaware Women’s Hall of Fame Committee, has launched the “Celebrating Delaware Women: Voices of Inspiration” Student Video Contest.

“We want to hear directly from our youth about the women who inspire them,” said Brenda Wise, chair of the Delaware Women’s Hall of Fame Committee. “This contest is a celebration of leadership, resilience, and the voices of Delaware women who have made history and continue to make a difference.”

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Open to students ages 8 to 13, the contest encourages youth to create short videos—between one and three minutes—highlighting the lives and legacies of women inducted into the Delaware Women’s Hall of Fame.

With more than 150 honorees to choose from, students are invited to showcase the achievements of influential women and reflect on how their stories inspire the next generation.

Two winners will be chosen—one in the 8–10 age group and another from the 11–13 group.

Each will receive a $100 gift card, two tickets to the Delaware Women’s Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on October 8, and recognition from OWAA.

Selected entries may also be featured on the agency’s website and social media channels.

The submission deadline is August 31.

Winners will be notified by September 15, with a public announcement scheduled for September 17.

To enter, students must:

Choose a Delaware Women’s Hall of Fame inductee to research.
Create an original 1–3-minute video celebrating the inductee’s accomplishments.
Upload the video to YouTube and complete an online entry form.
Submit a signed release form for each child featured in the video.

Entries will be judged on message and theme (50%), presentation (25%), and creativity (25%). Videos must be original and adhere to all contest guidelines.

Launched in 1981, the Delaware Women’s Hall of Fame honors women who have made lasting contributions across fields such as education, public service, science, the arts, and advocacy.

“We are eager to learn how their stories have impacted Delaware’s youth today,” Wise said.