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  • Future-Ready Storytelling After High School Challenge
  • Future-Ready Storytelling After High School
  • Future-Ready Storytelling Challenge

Wayfinder’s Future-Ready Storytelling Challenge

How do you imagine your generation making a positive impact on the future?

The Challenge:

Create a short video (1-3 minutes) with your personal take on how your generation can positively impact the future.

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

Wayfinder’s Future-Ready Storytelling Challenge
Wayfinder’s Future-Ready Storytelling Challenge 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.

 

Submit Your Video for the Storytelling Challenge

Submissions are due May 1, 2026.

Prompt: How do you imagine your generation making a positive impact on the future?

Requirements:

  • Consider how skills like Self-Awareness, Empathy, Collaboration, Adaptability, Agency, and Purpose help create a positive impact on the world. You can address one, a few, or all in your video—but you must address at least one.
  • It can be about your school, your community, the planet, relationships, innovation, or the kind of world you want to help create. It needs to offer a positive perspective on the future.
  • NO GENERATIVE AI IMAGERY ALLOWED

Review the Rules + Requirements and Judging Criteria.

Watch out for your results! Our panel of judges will review all submissions. 2026 Winners will be announced via email and Wayfinder social media.

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Are You an Educator? Get the Promo Kit Here

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

2026 Prizes + Recognition

High School Students (Grades 9-12)

Each winner (must be a student)will receive a Wayfinder swag bag with fun items!

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

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

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Educators: Learn More About Future-Ready Skills 

Wayfinder ensures future readiness by teaching students important skills like resilience, adaptability, and effective communication. In today’s evolving world, Wayfinder elevates essential life skills alongside academic knowledge, ensuring students are equipped to thrive.

Explore Wayfinder's future-ready curriculum below!