PIAG SkillsSUSA YOUTUBE VIDEO CONTEST

Johnson Senior, William Anthony Wins PIAG
SkillsUSA YouTube Video Contest

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The Printing and Imaging Association of Georgia's Educational Foundation (PIAG) recently sponsored a YouTube video contest to generate buzz and recognition for the 2009 SkillsUSA Georgia graphic communications and advertising design competition, which the association sponsors.  The winning entry receives a $100 cash prize and recognition in the PIAG publications.

The Printing and Imaging Association of Georgia's Educational Foundation announced today the winner of a YouTube contest to promote the 2009 SkillsUSA Georgia graphic communications and advertising design competitions, which the association sponsors. William Anthony, a student at Johnson High School in Gainesville, Ga. received a $100 cash prize for his video showcasing the recent competition. Effingham High School students Jessica Parker and Chelsea McIntyre received honorable mentions.

Click on the Arrow below to watch the winning video:

According to PIAG"s website, contestants were asked to produce a YouTube video of no more than four minutes using photos and videos taken during the 2009 SkillsUSA Georgia Training and Competition held at Heidelberg USA, April 16-18.  Judging was based on number of views, YouTube rating and input from a panel of industry representatives.

"The introductions and slide transitions set Will's video apart. They were fresh and different," said judge Pat Klarecki, Professor at Ferris State University and a coordinator for the graphic communications World Skills competition

Also, William Anthony is the designer of the current official SkillsUSA brochure.  His brochure was selected from designs submitted from students across Georgia.  He won a $500 prize for this brochure.  Click here to view the winning brochure.

William's sponsoring teacher is Mr. Scott Porter, Graphics Communications, Johnson High School.


Source:  http://skillsusa-anadvisorsperspective.blogspot.com/

 


   

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