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Maryland Department of State Police

Maryland Vehicle Theft Prevention Council PSA Contest

 

The Maryland Vehicle Theft Prevention Council (MVTPC), along with the Maryland Department of State Police (MDSP) and the Maryland/DC Anti Car Theft Committee, hosts an annual Public Service Announcement (PSA) contest for college students.

The contest invites students from Maryland colleges and universities to create short video or audio PSAs that help educate the public about preventing vehicle theft and related crimes.

Students who participate can:

  • Use their creativity to address real-world safety issues
  • Gain hands-on experience in media and public communication
  • Help raise awareness across the state

Winning PSAs are shared on the Maryland State Police website and social media and may be used in statewide public awareness campaigns.

2025-2026 PSA Contest Winners

The Maryland Vehicle Theft Prevention Council recently recognized student winners from the College of Southern Maryland and the Community College of Baltimore County in the 2025–2026 Vehicle Theft Prevention Public Service Announcement competition.  Congratulations to all participants and winners for their work and creativity in promoting public safety awareness.

Community College of Baltimore County Winners

A group of students at CCBC posing after winning the PSA contest for the Maryland Vehicle Theft Prevention Council
Adam Miller, John Cadigan, Tate Erickson, Ruby McKerrow, and Liz Savage, the Professor of Digital Media at CCBC.

College of Southern Maryland Winners

A group of students at the College of Southern Maryland posing after winning the PSA contest for the Maryland Vehicle Theft Prevention Council
Mandolin Roberts; Cyrus Howell, Abdullah Arenas, Simon Ringling; Carrico Vela, Koen Crytser, Andrew Scott, Brooke-Lynne Glover, Tia-Leana Austin, Allison Kempson, Leila Ellis, Hannah Gee, Mycah Burley

MVTPC 2026 Winners

Click here to watch this year's winners!

2024-2025 PSA Contest Winners

Congratulations to the 2024-2025 winners from the College of Southern Maryland and Community College of Baltimore County. Their creative work stood out among many submissions. To see all the 2025 winning PSAs, visit the PSA youtube channel.