Shine a spotlight on your favorite local business by entering Paramount’s first-ever Small Business Video Promotion Contest!

We invite Paramount adults and students to create an engaging and creative marketing video that highlights the unique charm of a business in our community. Whether it’s a cozy café, a trendy boutique, or a beloved family-owned restaurant, this is your chance to showcase what makes it special.

The best part? The winning video will earn a special prize! Your submission should be between 30 seconds and one minute long, featuring a business located right here in Paramount.

Prizes:

High School Participants (Amateur)

1st Place – $500

2nd Place – $300

3rd Place – $150

18 & Over (Amateur)

1st Place – $500

2nd Place – $300

3rd Place – $150

Professional Category (Content Creator or Videographer for a living, OPEN TO ALL COMMUNITY MEMBERS, you do not have to live or attend school in Paramount)

1st Place – $800

2nd Place – $500

3rd Place – $200

BONUS PRIZE: The City will match the winning prize money by purchasing an equivalent amount in gift cards from the business featured in 1st, 2nd, or 3rd place video. These gift cards will then be raffled off via the Explore Paramount social media pages.

Who gets to vote?

All submissions will be posted on the Explore Paramount Instagram page and all Post Interactions will be added (Likes, Shares, Saves, & Comments) the sum of that will let allow us to then place posts in their category.

Contest Schedule:

November 29 – Submission deadline

November 30 to December 5 – Voting period on social media

December 6 – Winners announced

Please take note of the following requirements for the video submissions:

  • You must reside in Paramount or be a student at a school within the Paramount Unified School District.
  • Participants must be at least 15 years old.
  • The showcased business must be located in Paramount, CA.
  • All video submissions should be between 30 seconds and one minute in length.
  • No more than one (1) submission per individual will be accepted.
  • All content must be appropriate for the eyes of all ages
  • The business featured must have a valid business license (please contact us to verify).
  • The business featured must not have any open code enforcement cases.