 TASN 2026 Annual Conference
IGNITE THE LIGHT VIDEO CONTEST
Lights on—it’s time to shine! We’re kicking off a social media video contest to get our members fired up for our 2026 Annual Conference at the Gaylord Texan Resort this June. With this year’s theme, Ignite the Light, we want to see your creativity, energy, and personality come through on camera.
 From February 27 to March 31, your team is invited to submit a short video that brings the theme to life for a chance to win bragging rights, prizes, and conference hype. Whether you rally the crowd for the Fan Favorite title or impress the TASN team with your creative spin on the theme, show us how your team Ignites the Light!
Submission deadline: March 31, 2026
 Rules & Guidelines:
- One video per school district may be submitted
- Short video length (under 45 seconds highly recommended)
- Videos should be posted to your organization's *public* Facebook page
- Video posts must include the hashtag #IgniteTheLightTASN
- Make sure your organization's social media page follows TASN's Facebook page, and that you tag TASN in your video post so we can count and verify 'likes'
- To ensure that we are aware of all video submissions, please email [email protected] with a link to your post
- All video entries must be submitted/posted by March 31.
 Prizes:
- One prize will be awarded for overall number of likes (Fan Favorite). The Fan Favorite winner will be determined by the video with the most likes on Facebook. Likes will be counted on April 15.
- One prize will be awarded for the best interpretation/representation of the conference theme, Ignite the Light.
- The winning ISD team in each category will win a reserved table at the TASN 2026 Annual Conference for your district at all general sessions and at the Industry Evening Event.
- The winning videos will be highlighted throughout the TASN 2026 Annual Conference, on social media, and in other TASN publications
Winners will be announced in late April.
 TOOLS & TIPS
Logo:
Click here to view and download the 2026 Annual Conference logo to use in your video.
Quick Tips:
- Short and impactful works best
- Film vertically if possible (best for social media)
- Natural energy and real moments matter more than perfection
- Have fun with it and make it your own!
Tips for increased engagement:
- TASN members are most active on social media in the afternoon and evening hours, so you time your posts accordingly.
- Consider sharing your post to your district's main social media pages for additional exposure - and make sure to tag TASN in the post so all those 'likes' get counted!
- Encourage your friends, family, and colleagues to participate in viewing and voting with their likes!
 NEED A LITTLE INSPIRATION?
You do not need fancy equipment or professional editing. Keep it fun, authentic, and creative.
Colors & Vibes
- Neon colors, glow sticks, sparklers, light-up props. Get inspired here!
- High-energy, rave-style lighting or dark backgrounds with pops of color
- Fun, bold, energetic visuals that match the excitement of the Annual Conference
Video Theme Ideas
- Why you attend the Annual Conference and what keeps you coming back
- What the Annual Conference means to you, your team, or your professional growth
- How the Annual Conference energizes, inspires, or connects you with others
- Getting your team or coworkers excited about attending together
- A favorite conference memory or something you are most excited about this year
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