We are seeking youth, 13-18 years old, that want to participate in a New York State TikTok talent show preventing substance use by offering alternative recreational local activities. $1,000 Top Prize with many offerings for runners up including a Sullivan 180 Scholarship for Extracurricular Activity at $500!

All talents are welcome & must be in video form! No experience necessary, just passion.

Starting Jul 1, Submit to IG, FB, TikTok you MUST hashtag #nytakesovertiktok. If you live in Sullivan County, also use #saltdfctiktok to win the local prizes.

Voting will begin August 20th on TikTok with a Winner announced August 27th!

Adults and Youth – Contact Us to get involved or to support the work: tb363@cornell.edu

Contest Rules

Contest start: July 1, 2021
Last day to enter is August 15 at Midnight
Winner Announced: Friday, August 27

STEP 1: KNOW THE RULES OR YOU’LL GET SHADOWBANNED

  • Must be between 13 & 18 and live in New York
  • No Swearing
  • No Violence
  • No Drug use or drug references
  • No Explicit Content (Leave the thirst traps for another time)
  • Must have Legal Guardians Permission to Enter the Contest

STEP 2: ENTER THE CONTEST

  • Fill out the Entry Form under the Coalition that is closest to you by Town/Region
  • That Coalition will receive and review your video to approve it
  • Once approved we will share your video on that Coalition’s TikTok page
  • (Don’t worry we will email you to let you know it was approved with the TikTok page it’s on
  • YOU MUST FOLLOW THAT COALITION’S TIKTOK PAGE TO WIN: saltcares

STEP 3: GET PEOPLE TO VOTE (LIKE) YOUR VIDEO

  • Get your friends to “Like”, “Share” your video to get as many “Likes” as possible
  • 1 – “LIKE” = 1 – “VOTE”
  • GET THE MOST VOTES, GET THE $1,000 CASH PRIZE ON AUGUST 27th

STEP 4: STAY TUNED

  • WATCH AND FOLLOW THE CONTEST ON THAT COALITION TIKTOK PAGE
  • STAY TUNED FOR MORE CHANCES TO WIN

WANT TO WIN? THE EARLIER YOU ENTER, THE BETTER YOUR CHANCES TO WIN