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Welcome to Our Next Chapter!
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April marks the 22nd year of National Financial Literacy Awareness Month, and T.A.T. Foundation is proud to host its Annual Financial Literacy Awareness Campaign—celebrated through the power of artistic expression.
Competition Levels
This competition is open to elementary, middle school, high school, and college students up to 25 years old.
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Junior Level: Elementary & Middle School Compete
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Senior Level: High School & College Compete
Content Alignment Policy
This is a contest focused on expressing financial literacy through creativity. We leverage the WSB 6 Foundational Workshops as the standard for proper judging. To ensure fairness and consistency, only concepts taught in these workshops are allowed. Submissions based on outside concepts or unrelated material will not be considered.
✅ All submissions must be original. Plagiarism or AI-generated content will result in disqualification.
✅ All entries must be submitted via the official online form.
✅ All concepts must originate from the contestant; parents or guardians may offer guidance but should not coach or create any part of the submission.
FINANCIAL LITERACY CLASSES AVAILABLE THROUGH ZOOM
YOU HAVE TWO OPTIONS:
Weekday classes are conducted by WSB and are currently ongoing.
Click the button below for the updated schedules.
You may only choose any class from Workshops 1-6.
A quick zoom registration in advance is required.
A selfie from your session must be sent to info@theawesometeam.org
Subject line: [Name], Workshop for Contest.
Weekend classes are conducted by The Awesome Team Foundation.
Registration and a selfie are not required for these sessions.
Please note that classes begin on March 30 to May 4 at 8 PM and will be held every Sunday.
Please plan your classes, creation of entry, and submission accordingly.
General Submission Policy
Your art/content piece submission must include the following:
🔶 1. Artist Statement
Submit a 100–250-word statement explaining the meaning or reasoning behind your piece.
🎨 2. Art/Content Piece Requirements
Your creative piece must:
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Address why financial literacy matters today.
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Share your personal connection and story.
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Relate to at least one of the WSB 6 Foundational Workshops/Classes.
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Include citations if quoting material from the workshops.
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Be engaging, creative, persuasive, and informative.
Use the 5 judges’ scoring guidelines as your reference.
📅 Important Dates
📢 Entry Submissions Open: April 10, 2025
⏳ Entry Submission Deadline: April 30, 2025
🏆Judging Day: To Be Decided.
🏆 Awarding Day: May 18, 2025. You, your family, and guests presence are highly encouraged.
📍 Location: SWEETWATER PARK, 800 Bethesda School Rd. Lawrenceville GA, 30044
📍 If you live outside the Metro Atlanta, GA area, please check with the person who invited you about your designated awarding location.
📍Join the awarding through Zoom if you don't have an awarding location or office. Details to follow.
Entry Piece Standards
Award Categories & Guidelines
Your piece will be evaluated by a panel of 3 judges. Please review the judges' scoring guidelines below.
Awards may include plaques, certificates, and gifts and cash prizes from our current prize pool of over $3,000.
Awarding of winners will take place in Jimmy Carter Financial Center or your designated Zoom location for out-of-town participants. **Please keep an eye on your email for the official results.
🎖 Participation Award for all the contestants. Thank you for being part of this competition; we so much appreciate your entry.
🥇 Major Awards: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in each category per competition level. – Based on judges’ evaluation.
🏅 Special Awards:
- The Awesome Team Foundation Choice Award: Picked by TAT Foundation
- Jimmy Carter Financial Center Choice Award: Picked by JCFC
- People’s Choice Award: Based on RSVP or online voting.
- Social Media Impact Award: Based on social media engagement.
How the Social Media Impact Award works:
This award honors participants who creatively engage their audience throughout their EmpowerED 2025 journey.
Points are based on likes, shares, and meaningful comments across all stages of participation, including:
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Sharing why you joined the competition: Short video, 30 seconds to a minute
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Documenting your creative process (photos, videos, or reflections)
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Highlighting what you learned from the workshops: short video, at least 30 secs to1 min
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Showcasing your final submission (more details to follow)
Email your social media content by April 30 to info@theawesometeam.org
Subject line: [Name], EmpowerED 2025 Social Media Impact.
✨ Your content will be featured on The Awesome Team Foundation’s official social media pages and blogs, and you’ll be encouraged to share the post and invite friends, family, and supporters to engage.
This is your moment to inspire!
Let your voice be heard and your creativity seen.
Judges' Scoring Guideline (100 pts total)
1. Clarity & Relevance of Message – 20 Points
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Clearly communicates why financial literacy matters today
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Addresses real-life financial challenges or scenarios
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Stays relevant to the audience and current issues
2. Personal Connection & Voice – 20 Points
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Demonstrates a personal story, insight, or motivation
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Reflects authenticity and originality
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Connects personal experience to financial literacy in a meaningful way
3. Creativity & Expression – 20 Points
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Uses art, language, or video elements creatively to express the message
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Engages the viewer/reader emotionally or intellectually
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Presents the concept in a unique, compelling, or artistic way
4. Educational Value & Impact – 20 Points
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Effectively informs or inspires others about financial literacy
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Presents useful or empowering information
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Leaves a lasting impression or call to action
5. Connection to Workshop Concepts – 20 Points
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Integrates one or more ideas from the WSB 6 Foundational Workshops
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Demonstrates clear understanding and thoughtful application of learned concepts
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Remains within the scope of approved materials
EmpowerED Magazine Feature Guidelines
Top entries will have the opportunity to be featured in the EmpowerED 2025 magazine (8.5 x 11"). Each will receive 1 free printed copy. Purchase is available to share with your friends and family
📸 Images to Submit:
• 1 professional headshot: Submitted at application
• 2 images with family, friends, or role models: Submit by April 20
• 2–3 behind-the-scenes shots working on your piece: Submit by April 25
📧 Email additional images to: info@theawesometeam.org (Subject: [Name], EmpowerED Magazine #Pictures)
📝 Write-Ups for EmpowerED Magazine Feature
The following written components will be included in the EmpowerED 2025 Magazine:
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Short Bio (100–250 words) – Submitted with your application form. This introduces who you are, what you're passionate about, and why you joined the competition.
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Creative Process Reflection (50–100 words) – Briefly describe the steps you took and the effort you put into creating your piece. (Submitted at final submission.)
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Artist’s Statement (100–250 words) – Part of your final submission. This explains the meaning behind your piece and Financial Literacy Reflection.
Art Materials & Resources
This is your time to get creative and shine—use what you have, think outside the box, let your imagination lead the way, and let your voice shine!
Participants are responsible for providing their own art materials, tools, and supplies needed to create their submissions.
**Necessary guideline adjustments may occur without prior notice**
EmpowerED 2025 is proudly organized and sponsored by T.A.T. Foundation, in partnership with the Jimmy Carter Financial Center and WSB, in support of the National Financial Literacy Campaign movement, committed to empowering individuals and communities with the knowledge and resources to achieve financial independence.
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