DEADLINES: Video Contest opens Wednesday, September 2, 2026. Entries must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. Monday, November 2, 2026. The winner will be selected in early to mid-November 2026.
PRIZE: An award will be presented to the winner in the winner’s home district (or division) during a naturalization ceremony. The winning video will be played during all districts’ naturalization ceremonies until the next winner is selected. The winning video also will appear on the Third Circuit’s website, district websites, and other related social media platforms. The award will be presented in early to mid-December, in celebration of Bill of Rights Day.
If you have difficulty uploading your video, please contact 267-232-0233. By entering the Video Contest, you agree that the video may be shown at naturalization ceremonies, on court websites, and other related social media platforms.
LENGTH AND FORMAT: Videos are to be in standard mp4 format, 5-7 minutes in length, and a rotating subcommittee of our circuit-wide committee will judge the videos and select one winner.
JUDGING: Videos will be judged on three criteria: (1) Creativity, (2) Adherence to the Theme, and (3) Content
