2022 Inspired in Hawaii Awards
Contest Information
What you need
- Download the Contest Rules here
- Download the Official Entry Form here
(required for all entries) - Download the Video Consent & Release Form here
(required for entrants in the Video Division)
The Clarence T.C. Ching Foundation “Acts of Kindness” Inspired in Hawaii 2022 contest encourages students to explore “acts of kindness” to make Hawaii a better place. Practicing simple acts of kindness, ranging from opening a door for a stranger to volunteering or even planting a tree, can inspire, teach, and nurture compassion. We’re giving away over $20,000 in cash awards to winning students and their teachers.
Who can enter?
The contest is open to students in Kindergarten through Grade 12 who are current residents of the State of Hawaii. Students may only enter one division.
What must an entry include?
An entry must identify an act of kindness and illustrate how it can positively influence and inspire our community. For specific division rules, entry forms, prizes, judging criteria, and to view last year’s Inspired in Hawaii winning entries, go to www. clarencetcchingfoundation.org.
When is the contest deadline?
Entries must be received no later than 11 a.m. on Friday, November 4, 2022. Mail or deliver entries to: Inspired in Hawaii Contest, The Clarence T.C. Ching Foundation, 1001 Bishop Street, Suite 770, Honolulu, HI 96813
How will students know if they won?
Award winners will be contacted and invited to the awards program (live or virtual) in February 2023.
What division can I enter?
There are four divisions: Essay, Poster, Digital Media Poster, and Video. Students may enter only one division; entering multiple divisions (either individually or as part of a team in more than one division) will disqualify the student(s) from consideration in all divisions.
| Essay Division: | Grades 6–12 First Place: $200 Student, $100 Teacher Second Place: $150 Student, $100 Teacher Third Place: $100 Student, $100 Teacher |
| Poster Division: | Grades K–5 First Place: $125 Student, $100 Teacher Second Place: $100 Student, $100 Teacher Third Place: $75 Student, $100 Teacher Grades 6-12 First Place: $200 Student, $100 Teacher Second Place: $150 Student, $100 Teacher Third Place: $100 Student, $100 Teacher |
| Digital Media Poster Division: | Grades 6-12 First Place: $200 Student, $100 Teacher Second Place: $150 Student, $100 Teacher Third Place: $100 Student, $100 Teacher |
| Video Division: | Middle School | Grades 6-8 (Individual or Team Entry) First Place: $350 Team, $100 Teacher Second Place: $250 Team, $100 Teacher Third Place: $100 Team, $100 Teacher High School | Grades 9-12 (Individual or Team Entry) First Place: $500 Team, $100 Teacher Second Place: $400 Team, $100 Teacher Third Place: $300 Team, $100 Teacher |
| *Teacher awards are capped at $500 |
An entry becomes the property of The Clarence T. C. Ching Foundation and will not be returned.
