Caribbean Awareness Week

 

Caribbean Mosquito Awareness Week 2026

Instagram Reel Competition

Objectives

The objectives of the Caribbean Mosquito Awareness Week Instagram Reel Competition are to:

  • raise awareness about the dangers and impact of mosquito-borne diseases in the Caribbean Region
  • engage the Caribbean public in mosquito control activities
  • reinforce messages shared during CMAW public education campaigns on mosquito awareness
  • encourage positive behaviour change across CARPHA Member States
  • increase public interest in and engagement with CARPHA’s social media platforms

Eligibility

The competition is open to residents of CARPHA Member States who are 18 years of age or older.

The following persons are not eligible to participate:

  • staff of the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA)
  • members of the Caribbean Vector Borne Disease Network (CariVecNet)
  • members of the Regional Health Communication Network (RHCN)

Reel Guidelines

Duration

Reels should be between 30 and 90 seconds in length.

Format

Videos must be submitted in vertical format (9:16) suitable for Instagram.

Content

Reels must focus on one or more of the following themes:

  • Source Reduction Show a mosquito breeding site containing larvae and/or pupae and demonstrate appropriate source reduction methods, such as eliminating standing water or securely covering water storage containers and tanks.
  • Education Provide educational information about the dangers of mosquito-borne diseases.

Originality

Each entry must be the participant’s original work. Entries must not be copied from others or infringe the intellectual property rights of any person or entity.

All elements included in the Reel must be original or used with the necessary permission. Entries must not include copyrighted material unless the participant has secured the legal right to use it.

Third-Party Brands

Entries must not promote the participant’s own goods or services, or those of any third party. Reels must not contain trademarks, logos, or branding other than those belonging to CARPHA, unless prior approval has been obtained.

Language

Reels may be submitted in English, Spanish, French, or Dutch. Any submission not in English must include English subtitles.

How to Enter

To enter the competition, participants must:

  • follow CARPHA’s Instagram page
  • create an original Reel using the theme “Stop Disease Transmission, Start Source Reduction”
  • incorporate the CMAW Jingle, which can be downloaded from the CMAW webpage
  • post the Reel to their Instagram profile
  • tag @carpha1 in the Reel
  • include the hashtags #CMAW #CleanUpToday #KeepMosquitosAway
  • ensure that their Instagram profile is set to public so that CARPHA can view and share the entry

Important: All shortlisted participants must submit their video to CARPHA in MP4 or MOV format to remain eligible to win.

Each participant is allowed to submit one (1) entry only for the entire competition period. The competition consists of two cycles, but only one entry may be submitted per person across both cycles.

Judging Criteria

Entries will be judged using the following criteria:

  • Creativity and Originality: How creative and original is the approach to presenting the message? (15 points)
  • Relevance to the Theme: Does the Reel effectively incorporate the slogan, theme, and other CMAW assets, such as the jingle? (10 points)
  • Community Engagement and Impact: Does the Reel feature public spaces or members of a community working together? (10 points)
  • Quality of Content: Is the video of good quality and is the audio clear? (5 points)
  • Technical Accuracy: Does the Reel provide accurate information and show a mosquito breeding site containing mosquito larvae and/or pupae, while demonstrating appropriate source reduction methods? (15 points)

Submissions, Shortlisting and Winners

The competition will be held in two cycles, with each cycle spanning two weeks.

During Week 1 of each cycle, entries must be submitted by posting the Reel on Instagram and tagging @carpha1.

During Week 2, three shortlisted entries will be featured on CARPHA’s Instagram account on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.

The winning entry for each cycle will be announced on Friday via CARPHA’s Instagram account.

Prizes

There will be two winners in total, with one winner selected per cycle.

Each winner will receive an Amazon Gift Card valued at USD 500.

Gift cards will be distributed to the winning Instagram accounts via direct message.

Competition Period

The competition will run from May 18th to June 12th, 2026.

  • Cycle 1: May 18th to May 29th, 2026
  • Cycle 2: June 1st to June 12th, 2026

Winner Announcements

The winners will be announced on Friday 29th May and Friday 12th June.

Terms and Conditions

By entering the competition, participants grant the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) the right to use, reproduce, repost, publish, and distribute their Reel for promotional, educational, and public awareness purposes in any media, without further compensation.

Participants are solely responsible for ensuring that their submissions do not infringe any copyright, trademark, privacy, publicity, or other rights of any person or entity. CARPHA reserves the right to disqualify any entry that includes unauthorized or inappropriate material.

Where children appear in a submitted Reel, the Instagram account holder assumes full responsibility for their participation, including obtaining the necessary consent from parent or legal guardian. All competition-related communication and interaction will be conducted solely with the account holder, who must be 18 years of age or older.

CARPHA reserves the right to disqualify entries that do not comply with the competition rules and guidelines.

All decisions made by the judging panel are final and binding.

Contact Information

For questions regarding the competition, please visit the Caribbean Mosquito Awareness Week webpage or email vbd@carpha.org.