The Elizabeth Dole Foundation Creates New Talent Opportunity for Military Kids
Talent show will spotlight America’s military kids and celebrate their unique talents
Washington, D.C. (May 20, 2020) – The Elizabeth Dole Foundation is launching a virtual “Military Kids Have Talent” contest today to spotlight the children and survivors of our nation’s military service members and veterans. Military kids play a critical role in their families and the Foundation wants to highlight these amazing young people during a time when many milestones and celebrations have been cancelled due to COVID-19. “Military Kids Have Talent” is designed to give children a stage for sharing their skills and talents, and give audiences nationwide a chance to celebrate them.
“During COVID-19, many military and veteran families have faced even greater uncertainty and stress than in their regular day-to-day lives,” said Steve Schwab, CEO of the Elizabeth Dole Foundation. “Kids can definitely feel this, and we want to give them a chance to have fun and be recognized for who they are.”
Contest entries will be accepted until June 12th, and following that deadline, the Foundation will host a virtual viewing party for the public to watch talent submissions and vote for their favorites.
Who can participate?
- Talent contest participants must be the child, survivor, or dependent of a military service member or veteran and be 18 years old or younger. Groups are welcome to participate if each member of the group falls into the aforementioned categories.
- The general public is invited to participate during the watch party by viewing submissions and voting for their favorite talent.
How will “Military Caregiver Kids Have Talent” work?
- Contest participants will choose their talent, and with the help of their parents, film a video of their performance. Videos must be no longer than two minutes.
- Entries will be submitted at www.hiddenheroes.com/talent. This portal also includes release forms that participants will need to sign as well.
- After the June 12th deadline, all videos will be compiled into a longer form show that will be broadcast as a watch party for families and friends.
- During the watch party, family and friends will be able to cast vote(s) for their favorite talents.
- After the votes are tallied, the Foundation will host a broadcast to announce the top winners and award the prizes.
What is the deadline?
- Videos must be submitted by Friday, June 12th 2020 at 11:59pm EST.
For more specific entry instructions, please visit www.hiddenheroes.org/talent. If you’re interested in connecting with a member of the Foundation’s leadership team, please contact Austin Courtney at [email protected].
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