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The future of travel is in our hands.

Enter the #LetsRethinkTravel Challenge to share your stories and ideas (and win BIG prizes for your imagination!)

SUBMISSION DEADLINE EXTENDED TO January 14, 2022

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We can't wait to read, watch and listen TO your #LetsRethinkChallenge stories.

BUT, before you enter your story, be sure to read our challenge guidelines to make sure you and your entry are eligible.

Challenge guidelines

Eligibility

  • You must be a legal resident of Canada, United States and/or United Kingdom to enter.
  • You must submit your entry before 12:59PM EST on January 14th, 2022 to be eligible. We will not accept any entries received after that date.
  • Entries must be in English or Spanish or be accompanied by a translation/subtitles to be eligible.
  • The challenge is open to all ages but if you are under the age of 18 you must have the consent of a guardian. 
  • You must be under the age of 18 to be eligible for prizes in the youth category.
  • You must have previously participated on an OG program to be eligible for prizes in the alumni category. 
  • You must not have worked, volunteered, or interned with OG between July 1, 2021-January 14, 2022 to enter.
  • Only one entry is permitted per person.
 

Winner Selection

  • Winners will be selected by a committee of Operation Groundswell alumni, staff, and advisors on or before Friday, February 18, 2022.

Prize Conditions and Distribution

  • All prizes will be awarded on or before Friday, Friday, February 18, 2022.
  • Free and discounted Operation Groundswell program vouchers will be provided to winners via email on or before February 25, 2022.
  • Product prizes will be shipped to winners via courier on or before February 25, 2022.

Intellectual Property

  • Any intellectual property submitted to the #LetsRethinkTravel challenge will remain the property of the participant. Operation Groundswell and its affiliates are only granted a non-exclusive limited-use license of the intellectual property.

Good to go? It's storytime!

Select your category to submit your entry

Creative writing and storytelling

Before you enter, did you…

Make sure your story is between 800 and 2500 words?

Art and photography stories

Before you enter, did you…

Include up to 3 pieces in your series?

Include a written piece to accompany your work between 500 and 800 words?

Audio stories

Before you enter, did you…

Make sure your audio is no longer than 10 minutes?

Create a custom graphic to accompany your audio piece?

Include shownotes?

Film stories

Before you enter, did you…

Make sure your video is no longer than 10 minutes in length?

Upload your work to YouTube as an unlisted video?

Write a short intro to your piece between 200 and 500 words?

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