There’s nothing like a smile to brighten your day. Colgate’s Bright Smiles Kids Awards aims to tap into the creativity of young people to inspire healthy dental habits in celebration of National Children’s Dental Health Month.
Colgate’s children’s oral health educational initiative, Bright Smiles, Bright Futures, is calling on kids ages 6 to 14 to submit videos or slide presentations, up to two minutes long, of musical, scientific, artistic, journalistic, technology-focused, culinary or other projects highlighting the importance of oral health. All entries require the signed support of a school or formal organization.
All entries must be submitted to the Colgate Bright Smiles Kids Awards website by Mar. 19, 2021. YouTube video URLs will also be accepted.
Submissions will be reviewed by local advisory panels, and grants of up to $1,000 will be awarded to the schools or organizations supporting winners in Colgate BSBF’s nine regions. A first-place national award winner and two runners-up, eligible for up to $5,000 in grants, will be determined by a live public vote at the Bright Smiles Kids Awards event presented virtually in May.
Dr. Gillian Barclay, Colgate’s Vice President Global Public Health and Scientific Affairs said, “Looking at the world through the eyes of children, there are limitless opportunities to inspire the change we want to see in the world. Colgate understands that good oral health is one of the building blocks to a bright future. We are enlisting children to help raise awareness, encourage their friends and families to maintain healthy teeth and gums, and pursue a Zero Cavity Future.”
