DARIEN, IL – The American Academy of Sleep Drugs congratulates the three college students chosen because the winners of the 2025 AASM “Sleep for Success” Excessive Faculty Video Contest. The competition targeted on serving to teenagers perceive the significance of prioritizing sleep to enhance their educational and athletic efficiency, improve their bodily and psychological well being, and set themselves up for long-term success.
Greater than 60 video entries have been submitted by highschool college students from throughout the U.S. Every entry was evaluated by a set of judges for appropriateness, relevance, engagement, creativity and scientific context accuracy of its message.
“Wholesome sleep is the muse for college kids’ success in class and past,” mentioned AASM President Dr. Eric Olson. “This contest offers teenagers a inventive approach to promote wholesome sleep habits amongst their friends.”
Submissions have been reviewed below three completely different themes: private perspective, advocacy and public service announcement (PSA) by a number of professional AASM member reviewers. Financial prizes for every profitable video are offered to the coed and his or her sponsoring trainer.
Together with a balanced weight loss program and common train, sleep is likely one of the pillars of a wholesome life-style. Getting enough sleep frequently is crucial for well being, well-being, and temper. The AASM recommends that teenagers between 13 and 18 years of age ought to sleep 8 to 10 hours per night time frequently to advertise optimum well being.
Winners
Class 1 – Private PerspectiveAshlynn Kionka, twelfth gradeDerek Rabbers, teacherKettle Moraine Lutheran Excessive SchoolMilwaukee, WI
Class 2 – AdvocacyRyan Shintani, eleventh gradeSean Turkington, teacherRidgewood Excessive SchoolRidgewood, NJ
Class 3 – PSAAmi Le, tenth gradeRebecca Walz, teacherThomas Jefferson Excessive Faculty for Science and TechnologyFairfax, VA
The AASM wish to give honorable mentions to the members who have been within the runner-up place in every of the three themes:Class 1 – Private Perspective
Class 2 – AdvocacyShaan Kalyani
Class 3 – PSASuhani Faldu
