Chemical Bank is participating in the American Bankers Association’s (ABA) Lights, Camera, Save! Video Contest, designed to encourage young people to use the power of video to communicate the value and understanding of saving.

“The Lights, Camera, Save! contest will allow teens to role play and record their thoughts regarding the value of saving money,” said Tom Grant, Chemical Bank Community president and senior lender. “This is a fun and exciting way to get kids thinking about the importance of saving their money.”

To participate, students ages 13 to 18 can download a contestant submission packet on the “Banking for Kid’s” page of Chemical Bank’s  website through Nov. 30. Videos will be judged on creativity, content and message and can be accepted at any of Chemical Bank’s offices. Chemical Bank will host the first round of local level judging and award prizes to the top three winners. Chemical Bank’s first-place winning video will compete on the national level for a chance at $3,000, $1,500 or $500 towards their savings goal, and as much as $1,500 will be donated to their school.