About the Challenge

Are you passionate about a career in the trades? Submit a video sharing that enthusiasm with your peers for a chance to win $15,000! Make an impact in your future by entering the Trade Champions Challenge before May 27, 2022!

Challenge Overview

Challenge Overview

The Trade Champions Challenge asks high school students (grades 9-12) to create a 30-60 second video submission, directed at their peers, about why they aspire to be a trade professional and/or why they are passionate about the trade career in which they are currently engaged.​

1
Get Started

Review challenge details below and get started with registration. You’ll be signed up for email updates with upcoming deadlines and tips to help you through the challenge process.

2
Create

Create a 30-60 second video submission, directed at your high school peers, about why you aspire to be a trade professional and/or why you are passionate about a trade career in which you are currently engaged!

3
Submit

Post your video to YouTube and submit the URL to your profile. Make sure your video meets all criteria and in the contest rules.

Challenge Details

Prizes
 

Grand Prize
One student receives a total of $15,000 and a Stanley Black and Decker Prize Pack

2nd Place
One student receives a total of $10,000 and a Stanley Black and Decker Prize Pack

3rd Place
One student receives a total of $5,000 and a Stanley Black and Decker Prize Pack

Timeline

Submission Period:
November 18, 2021 – May 27, 2022
Winner Announcement:
June 2022

Judging

Compelling Presentation: Make sure your video is interesting, something that will interest both the judges and your peers!

Effective Communication: Thoughtfully describe your trade and share why you have chosen to pursue a future in your trade.

Enthusiasm: Show us why you are passionate about your chosen trade career!

Overall Presentation: Be clear and thoughtful.