$1,000 Youth Climate Video Challenge
- Organization: Climate Change Connection (a project of MakeWay) + partners (CBC Manitoba, Efficiency Manitoba, Dueck Builders)
- Type: Award
- Location: Canada (Manitoba)
- Deadline: April 10, 2026
- Age: 10-18
- Funding: Fully Funded
A video competition for high school students in Manitoba to showcase their ideas, creativity, and advocacy around climate change. Youth are invited to submit short videos highlighting solutions, awareness campaigns, or personal perspectives on climate action. Benefits include: - Cash prizes for top entries (amounts vary by year) - Recognition through CBC Manitoba and partner platforms - Opportunity to amplify youth voices in climate advocacy - Visibility for schools and communities engaged in climate action Judging Criteria: - Clear Climate Topic - Local Manitoba Connection - Creative Storytelling and Personal Perspective - Accurate Information - Stong Visuals and Sound - Hopeful, solution-focused message with a call to action that inspires Prizes: Prizes will be awarded to the winning schools to support classroom resources, school improvements, or your next climate action project! There are two prize categories: - Middle/Junior High (Grades 5–8) - High School (Grades 9–12) 🏆 1st Place: $1,000 🥈 2nd Place: $800 🌟 People’s Choice Award: $500
