For the past trio of years, one young woman has gone on to claim this title, 2020 shall be no different for this key compnent of the SheBelieves initiative. Those who consider entering this nationwide contest should personify what SheBelieves is all about and allow the chance by US Soccer, former players and supporters to appreciate the tremendous work by those who strive to raise the quality of life for those in their areas. This will run from Jan. 16-Feb. 17 and result in one young person aged 13-17 having been selected as the 2020 SheBelieves Hero. Such a title holder would be one who is at the forefront in their location, a self assured and driven person that inspires those surrounding them to achive advances in the world. The well deserved winner is to get a trip for two for the USWNT SheBelieves Cup game at Red Bull Arena, the new home of the NWSL side Sky Blue to see them take on Spain, a top team in the world of women's soccer. In conjunction with this unique experience, they further will be asked to attend a training sesson of the USMNT, feted at the half time of the game, be gifted US Soccer gear and oh so much more.
How to Partake:
-Post a video, photos or written text to Instagram or Twitter from Thur. Jan. 16 @ 11 a.m. CT -11:59 p.m. CT Thurs. Jan. 30, explaining how the nominee fulfills the SheBelieves qualities.
-Make sure the post uses each of the hashtages #SheBelievesHero & #contest.
-List the full name, hometown & age of nominee in the post.
-Aged 13-17, if the applicant is less than 18, a parent or guardian must approve submission.
-A brief statement 14-280 characters in English. 1 post per Tweet/Post/Entry per person/social media account.
-Evaluations by a panel of judges will get it down to 5 candidates. Ranked by:
1. Passion for empowering and making a difference in her community or elsewhere.
2. Creativity/originality of submission.
3. Consistency of service and lasting impact.
-The 5 finalists entries are then shared to ussoccer.com and their social media platforms for voting.
-The Hero contest is only open to Legal US residents of the 50 United States or DC.
-By submitting your entry, you agree to abide by, and cause your nominee to abide by, the Contest Official Rules. Approx. retail value $1,300.