The FND In Focus Annual Video Competition celebrates creativity, advocacy, and storytelling that helps raise awareness of Functional Neurological Disorder (FND).
Participants have the opportunity to be recognized through several award categories, including Judges’ Pick Awards, People’s Choice Awards, and Honorable Mentions.
All recognized videos will also be showcased on the Winners & Finalists Gallery on the competition website.
Judges’ Pick winners are selected by the official judging panel using the official scoring rubric (available for download on the Participant Resources page).
$100 Visa Gift Card
Certificate of Recognition
Digital award badge (Judges’ Pick – 1st Place)
Featured placement in the Winners & Finalists Gallery
Social media spotlight during April (FND Awareness Month)
Newsletter recognition
Featured video on FND Awareness Day (April 13)
Optional creator Q&A / interview feature on the competition blog
$50 Visa Gift Card
Certificate of Recognition
Digital award badge (Judges’ Pick – 2nd Place)
Featured placement in the Winners & Finalists Gallery
Social media feature during April
$25 Visa Gift Card
Certificate of Recognition
Digital award badge (Judges’ Pick – 3rd Place)
Featured placement in the Winners & Finalists Gallery
Social media feature during April
People’s Choice winners are selected through public voting among the finalist videos.
$75 Visa Gift Card
Certificate of Recognition
Digital award badge (People’s Choice – 1st Place)
Featured placement in the Winners & Finalists Gallery
Social media spotlight during April
Featured video on FND Awareness Day (April 13)
Optional creator Q&A / interview feature
$40 Visa Gift Card
Certificate of Recognition
Digital award badge (People’s Choice – 2nd Place)
Featured placement in the Winners & Finalists Gallery
Social media feature during April
$25 Visa Gift Card
Certificate of Recognition
Digital award badge (People’s Choice – 3rd Place)
Featured placement in the Winners & Finalists Gallery
Social media feature during April
Outstanding videos that score highly during the judging round may be recognized as Honorable Mentions.
Honorable Mentions are awarded to approximately the top 10% of remaining high-scoring submissions after Judges’ Pick winners and People’s Choice finalists are determined.
Recipients receive:
Certificate of Recognition
Digital Honorable Mention badge
Featured placement in the Winners & Finalists Gallery
Social media recognition during April
All videos that successfully pass the submission review and approval process will receive:
Certificate of Recognition
Digital Participation Badge
Recognition as an official FND In Focus participant
Winning videos will be highlighted across several platforms, including:
The Winners & Finalists Gallery on the competition website
Social media features during FND Awareness Month (April)
The Not Defined By FND newsletter for select winners
Blog features for select winners
Video showcases starting on FND Awareness Day (April 13)
Prize amounts listed above reflect the current planned prize structure. As a nonprofit initiative, prize offerings may be adjusted based on available funding, sponsorships, or partnerships.
Additional prizes or recognition opportunities may be offered if sponsorship support or donations become available.
All prizes are awarded in accordance with applicable nonprofit and competition regulations.