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  • Wayfinder Video Contest - Student Videos Small
  • Future-Ready Storytelling After High School Challenge
  • Future-Ready Storytelling After High School
  • Future-Ready Storytelling Challenge

Wayfinder’s Future-Ready Storytelling Challenge

What does it mean to be truly prepared for life after high school?

2025 Storytelling Challenge Winners

First Place + Creator of the Year Award

From Vietnam to the US: A Story of Adaptability
Directed by: Ami Le

Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology 
Alexandria, VA

Second Place

Preparing For Life After High School Using The 6 Core Wayfinder Values
Directed by: Timothy Winterbauer

Owensville High School - Gasconade County R2
Owensville, MO

Third Place

The Six Keys to Unlocking Post High School Success
Directed by: Segen Sutton

Rock Creek High School
Flush, KS

The Challenge:

Create a short video (1-3 minutes) with your personal take on what it means to be truly ready for life after high school.

Read the full list of Rules + Requirements and Judging Criteria.

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Future-Ready Storytelling After High School - the creation
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Gather Media Releases

Sign the Digital Media Release Waiver for yourself and anyone else featured in your video.
  • Anyone under 18 must have their parent or guardian sign this digital waiver.
  • NOTE: Failure to submit completed media release waivers will result in contest ineligibility.
  • Sign the Digital Media Release Waiver here.

 

Submissions Have Closed for This Challenge

Entries for the next challenge will reopen in Fall 2026.

Download the Submission Checklist here.

Don't forget to review the Rules + Requirements and Judging Criteria!

Watch out for your results! Our panel of judges will review all submissions. 2025 Winners will be announced in May via email and Wayfinder social media.

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Get free printable posters, instructions, and an activity for students in grades 9-12 to get inspired. Inspire students here!

2025 Past Prizes + Recognition

High School (Grades 9-12)

All winners will receive a Wayfinder swag bag with fun items!

Contest 1st Place
Contest 2nd Place
Contest 3rd Place
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