Welcome to the 2026 Power Up Program Video Challenge.
Every year the API support undergraduates into vacation placements at our Member Organisations. The undergraduates then submit a short video to share their experience with others so that we can see the value they gain from this professional practice.
Voting in the Power Up Program Video Challenge
How to Vote for for the Peoples Choice Award
To vote in the People's Choice award, you must like, comment and engage with the videos below - which are searchable by State, University and Company.
You can also search for entries using the hashtag #APIVideoChallenge on social media platforms.
The Peoples Choice prize will be given to the video with the most views on any social media platform (YouTube, Instagram, Facebook or LinkedIn).
Video particpants are encouraged to tell their colleagues, friends and family about their video to get those views!
Key Dates
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Voting opens: Monday 9th March 2026
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Voting ends: Sunday 22nd March 2026
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Announce winners on socials: Week of Monday 23rd March 2026
Prizes
People’s Choice
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Winner - $500
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4 x finalists - $250 each
The people's choice award will be given to the video with the most views on any social media platform. Make sure that you tell your colleagues, friends and family about your video to get those views!
Judges Choice
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Winner - $500
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4 x finalists - $250 each
All the uploaded videos will be judged by the Video Challenge’s Judging Panel made up of API staff and previous Challenge winners.
View the 2026 Video Challenge Entries now!