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The 2008 Safety Scholars Video Contest now includes a chance for young video producers to have their auto safety videos broadcast as a public service commercial!

This year's contest will award three $5,000 college scholarships for the most compelling and effective videos that drive home life-saving messages on auto and tire safety. The top ten filmmakers will also receive a new set of Bridgestone tires. In addition to scholarships, the top four 2008 winners will showcase their videos to top automotive journalists at the 2009 Chicago Auto Show!

The first 300 video entries will be accepted May 27 – June 24 at SafetyScholars.com. A panel of judges will choose the top ten videos based on the following criteria: how well the video compels viewers to be more safety-conscious, including topics such as seat belt usage, tire safety and avoiding in-vehicle distractions; and how well the video effectively and creativelycommunicates its message.

The top ten videos will appear on SafetyScholars.com and YouTube.com, in addition to MySpace.com and Facebook.com on July 7, 2008. Viewers will then select the winners through online voting at www.SafetyScholars.com. Safety videos must be 25 or 55 seconds in length.

Grand prize-winning videos will be announced on August 8 at SafetyScholars.com.

Good luck and happy filming!

Girl Scouts of the USA and Bridgestone Firestone North American Tire, LLC have partnered up to educate teen girls about car safety, maintenance and potential careers in the automotive industry through our program, On the Road. The Safety Scholars Video Contest is offered by Bridgestone Firestone North American Tire, LLC to promote driver safety and education among America's youth. Participants must be 16- to 21-years-old, and a legal resident of the 50 U.S. states or District of Columbia. Contestants must also possess a valid driver's license and be currently enrolled as a full-time student at an accredited secondary, college level or trade school.

Official Rules with complete entry, eligibility and prize details will be available on www.SafetyScholars.com.