Announcement

 Contestants: K-5th grade, 6-12th grade, and undergraduate students (individual or team)

 Topic: “The Best Korean I’ve Ever Met” (Shorts video introducing a Korean individual who has positively influenced your life
                # Examples: A Korean friend or teacher who changed your life, an activist who made you proud of your Korean heritage, a young Korean leader making an impact on the global stage, etc.

 Format: Vertical video, up to 60 seconds in length (FHD 1080×1920 recommended)
 Submission: Both of the following steps must be completed for a valid submission
       Upload your video to your personal YouTube channel, including the hashtags “#KECLA” and “#2026KOREANAMERICANDAY”
       Submit your application via Google Form (https://forms.gle/hdAaf9XP9DDD7Cos8)

 Deadline: December 1, 2025 (Mon)
 Winner Announcement: December 26, 2025 (Fri)
 Awards:  Grand Prize $1,000,  Gold Prize $500, Silver Prize $300, Honorable Mention $50

 Award Ceremony: Scheduled for January 13, 2026 (Tue)
 Contact:  www.kecla.org  ǀ   ymlee.kecla@gmail.com  ǀ   (213) 386-3112