A Communication Contest &
An Annual Fundraiser to Benefit Non-profit Organizations
Saturday, March 26, 2022
The Sole Beneficiary for SWEY 2022 will be SAMHIN
What is SWEY?
The nation-wide communication contest, event, 'SWEY' (-Speak, Write & Express Yourself), will provide an excellent opportunity for kids & youth from age groups of 7 yrs - 25yrs to showcase their communication skills.
The event includes 3 categories of competitions; public speaking, creative writing, and visual expression. There will be a grand finale where the selected finalists will perform in front of the chief guest and a huge audience.
Why SWEY?
"The true mark of Leadership is to work towards uplifting the community as a whole."
The brainchild of one of our certified trainers, SWEY is a community service project where youth leaders join to give back to the community. All proceeds generated from SWEY will be donated to non-profit organizations.
SWEY 2022
Beneficiary
2022 Sole Beneficiary: South Asian Mental Health Initiative & Network (SAMHIN) is dedicated to addressing a wide variety of mental health needs of the South Asian Community in the United States. SAMHIN is a team of dedicated, multifaceted, determined, and passionate doctors, psychiatrists, and nurses with a strong desire to help uncover and fight mental illness in the South Asian community.
SAMHIN actively involves in the following year-round activties.
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Educate, engage, and empower the South Asian community to promote mental health literacy.
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Serve as a resource to provide consultation to health care policymakers and health care delivery facilities.
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Increase collaboration between existing mental health organizations that address specific aspects of mental illness, increase awareness of the existence and roles of these organizations and decrease fragmentation in services provided to the community.
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Promote and conduct research on mental health to serve the South Asian community in the U.S.
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Develop a searchable database of South Asian mental health care providers, social services, and mental health resources to improve access to mental health care.
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Overcome the stigma of mental illness.
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Explore ways of making affordable treatment services available.
. Learn more by visiting https://samhin.org/
Public Speaking Contest Information
Registration Fee: $10 per entry per child
Entry 1: Public Speaking
Topic: Will be announced at the event.
Age Groups: Elementary, Middle & High School
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Duration of Speech:
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Elementary School: 2 min
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Middle School : 3 min
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High School: 4 min
Creative Writing Contest Information
Registration Fee: $10 per entry per child
Entry 2: Creative Writing
Activity: Essay Writing (or) Short Story
Topic: The topic will be announced at the event.
Age Groups: Elementary, Middle & High School
Writing Time: 45 minutes (For Elementary & Middle School)
Writing Time: 60 minutes (For High School)
Visual Expressions Contest Information
Registration Fee: $10 per entry per child
Entry 3: Visual Expressions
1. Age Group: Elementary School
Activity: Make a Collage (using pictures)
Topic: 'Collage of Emotions'
Submission deadline: March 25, at 11:59 p.m EST
(Late submissions will not be accepted)
2. Age Group: Middle School
Activity: Artwork (drawing, painting, pastels, etc.)
Topic: 'Nostalgia'
Submission deadline: March 25, at 11:59 p.m EST
(Late submissions will not be accepted)
3. Age Group: High School
Activity: Artwork (drawing, painting, pastels, etc.)
Topic: 'Self-perception'
Submission deadline: March 25, at 11:59 p.m EST
(Late submissions will not be accepted)
Information For Sponsors
WHAT DO YOU GAIN AS A SPONSOR?
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Opportunity to speak/demonstrate your products/services at the grand finale, in front of the audience
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Enhance your business exposure within the community through our active event promotion on social media, partner website, event materials, and signage
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Businesses and educators can capitalize on live workshop/demonstration opportunities during the event to engage attended in the area of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math
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Demonstrate your social responsibility as well as encourages student education
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Choose between different levels of sponsorship to accommodate your marketing goals and budget
WHAT WILL BE YOUR REACH?
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The population in the age group of 7 yrs- 25 yrs in Central Jersey alone is over 100,000. SWEY, being a nation-wide virtual event is likely to draw thousands of school & college students.
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SWEY will be marketed to over 100 local school districts and colleges.
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Participate and create your presence in the midst of local businesses, educators, students, corporates, and educational organizations.
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The event will be marketed through social media, websites, flyers, and emails.
Corporate Sponsors
DIAMOND LEVEL: $2000 & ABOVE
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Organization Logo at the Event
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Organization Name & Logo on SWEY webpage
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Organization Name and Logo at the Grand Finale
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Speaking/Presenting Opportunity at the Grand Finale
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Advertisement (30-second mp4 video) presented 4 times during the event or Image (jpg) presented 4 times during the event (streamed for 30 seconds)
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Eight Complimentary Admissions Passes
RUBY LEVEL: $1000 & ABOVE
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Organization Logo at the Event
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Organization Name & Logo on SWEY webpage
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Organization Name and Logo at the Grand Finale
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Present a small description of the organization at the Grand Finale
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Advertisement (30-second mp4 video) presented 2 times during the event or Image (jpg) presented 2 times during the event (streamed for 30 seconds)
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Six Complimentary Admissions Passes
Community Sponsors
GOLD LEVEL: $500 & ABOVE
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Organization Logo at the Virtual Event
shared thrice for ten seconds -
Organization Name & Logo on the SWEY
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Four Complimentary Admissions Passes
SILVER LEVEL: $200 & ABOVE
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Organization Logo at the Virtual Event shared twice for five seconds.
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Organization Name & Logo on the SWEY Webpage
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Two Complimentary Admissions Passes
BRONZE LEVEL: $100 & ABOVE
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Organization Logo at the Virtual Event shared once for five seconds
FAQ
Do you have questions about SWEY? Check this out!
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Who can participate in SWEY?
Anyone attending elementary, middle, or high school in the USA who wishes to showcase their communication skills can participate. (Check out the age groups on the flyer.)
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Is it too late to register for SWEY?
No. You have to register before March 22, 2022.
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Why should I participate in SWEY?
Opportunities to showcase your talents are rare, especially ones that are not pressurizing are rarer. SWEY would be a great platform to express your thoughts, verbally, visually, or in writing.
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What do I gain by registering for SWEY?
Firstly, participants will l be recognized with certificates.
Secondly, your participation will help a non-profit organization survive better.
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How many entries can I register for?
You may register for as many entries as possible.
Have more questions about SWEY? Email your queries to sweycontest@gmail.com
Past Events
SWEY 2021
2021 Sole Beneficiary: Greenwood House is an entire network of senior living, care, and services designed to create a true sense of community where patients, residents, and staff all care about and engage with one another. Greenwood House is not merely a building or a home for seniors. It’s a commitment to total health and well-being, whatever the need may be. It’s a promise built on a tradition of quality care and decades of service and experience. Learn more by visiting https://www.greenwoodhouse.org
Event Date: March 20, 2020
Venue: Virtual - nation-wide
Guest of Honor: Hon' Senator Turner, NJ Legislature
SWEY 2020
2020 Sole Beneficiary: Asha for Education is a secular organization dedicated to change in India by focusing on basic education in the belief that education is a critical requisite for socio-economic change. In keeping with this focus, our volunteers are involved with and support projects that are secular and have an education-related component to them. Learn more by visiting https://ashanet.org
Event Date: January 18, 2020
Venue: Crossroads North Middle School, South Brunswick, New Jersey.
Guest of Honor: Hon' Sandeep Chakravorty, Consul General of India, New York
Ms. Joyce Mehta, Board of Director, South Brunswick School District