2009 WSIB Student Video Contest Wanted: Student videographer(s) who know a thing or two about workplace health and safety! The Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB), in partnership with the Ministry of Education, are inviting Ontario high school students to participate in the 2009 WSIB Student Video Contest. Create a video in any style that tells your friends about workplace health and safety and get involved on our road to zero. It’s your chance to show your talent and help make a difference! Enter to win BIG for yourself (or your team) and your school. Prizes 1st Place: $2,000 2nd Place: $1,500 3rd Place: $1,200 Each entry is judged by using predetermined judging criteria (35k, pdf). The cash prizes for first, second and third place winners are awarded with matching monetary funds awarded to your school. Awards of merit for special achievements are also endorsed by the judging panel. To help create your video and learn about the WSIB’s goals and vision, check out the following links: Health & Safety 101 prevent-it.ca YWAP Worksmart Ontario WSIB Prevention Strategy (1mb, pdf) Road to Zero pamphlet (1.3mb, pdf) Eligible entries plus Contest Entry Form (254k, pdf) and video must be received at the Toronto office by 4:00 p.m., April 1, 2009. Winners are announced and recognized by the WSIB in the spring of 2009. In addition to being featured on the WSIB and prevent-it.ca websites, many have been featured in their local newspapers and recognized in their local communities. The 2008 contest was a great success with participation from schools across the province. Check out the winners from previous years: 2008 winners 2007 winners 2006 winners 2005 winners 2004 winners 2003 winners 2002 winners