NORTHBROOK, Ill., Nov. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The Allstate
Foundation and National Organizations for Youth Safety (NOYS)
launched the 2012 Act Out Loud (AOL) contest, "Acting Out Loud for
Stronger Teen Driving Laws." High schools teams across the country
can enter the contest at www.ActOutLoud.org to be eligible for more
than $40,000 in prizes. Contest
registration is open now through January 13,
2012.
In its fifth year, AOL is a national, school-based activism
competition that enlists teens to raise local awareness about the
importance of stronger teen driving laws.
"Allstate Foundation programs like Act Out Loud give teens the
chance to take action to save lives, elevate the smart driving
discussion in their hometown and reinforce the importance of
responsible driving among their peers," said Vicky Dinges, vice president of public social
responsibility at Allstate.
The winners of the contest will be announced in May 2012 as part of the sixth anniversary of
National Youth Traffic Safety Month (NYTSM). NYTSM engages youth
from across the country in peer-to-peer education efforts to
address the number one cause of death for American teens: traffic
crashes. Eight of the 10 deadliest days for teens on the road
occur between the months of May and August. Motor vehicle crashes
kill about 4,000 teens each year.
Eleven teams will win prizes for their activism projects. To be
eligible for prizes, teams must complete three projects in the
Spring of 2012, including:
- Safe-Tee Shirt Design contest to discourage use of cell phones
while driving
- Creative Community Sign contest to raise awareness of passenger
restrictions
- Facebook Yearbook photo montage project to promote safe driving
laws
The grand prize winning school will be awarded $10,000, a private concert from rising musical
artist Skyler, and a taped broadcast from their school that will
air on Channel One News, which will be seen by an audience of
nearly six million young people in middle schools and high schools
across the country. To learn about Skyler, please visit
www.ActOutLoud.org.
"National Organizations for Youth Safety is honored to work with
The Allstate Foundation. We appreciate the leadership The
Allstate Foundation has shown in encouraging and rewarding youth
leaders who create National Youth Traffic Safety Month projects in
their communities," said Sandy
Spavone, Executive Director, NOYS.
About The Allstate Foundation
Established in 1952, The Allstate Foundation is an independent,
charitable organization made possible by subsidiaries of The
Allstate Corporation (NYSE: ALL). Through partnerships with
nonprofit organizations across the country, The Allstate Foundation
brings the relationships, reputation and resources of Allstate to
support innovative and lasting solutions that enhance people's
well-being and prosperity. With a focus on teen safe driving and
building financial independence for domestic violence survivors,
The Allstate Foundation also promotes safe and vital communities;
tolerance, inclusion, and diversity; and economic empowerment. For
more information, visit www.AllstateFoundation.org.
About National Organizations for Youth Safety
National Organizations for Youth Safety® (NOYS) is a coalition
of national organizations, business and industry leaders and
federal agencies who serve youth and focus on youth safety and
health. Through the coalition, NOYS influences more than 80 million
young people and their adult advisors. The mission of NOYS is
to promote youth empowerment and leadership, and build partnerships
that save lives, prevent injuries, and enhance safe and healthy
lifestyles among all youth.
SOURCE The Allstate Foundation