The B HERE campaign is currently seeking entries for the Make Your Mark Contest in the categories of video, song/story, and art. The aim of the contest is to help raise awareness about hepatitis B among Asian Americans and inspire those in the community impacted by the disease to continue their fight.

Online voting by registered visitors will determine one winning entry in each category as the People's Choice Winner. Each People's Choice Winner will receive a $2,500 cash prize. In addition, Gilead (the B Here campaign sponsor) will select one entry overall as the Grand Prize Winner ($2,500). Details:

Contest Goal:
Inform community about the impact of hepatitis B on Asian Americans and inspire others to "make a mark"

What to Enter:
Submit an original video, song/story/essay/poem, or/and artwork

Who Can Enter:
Legal U.S. residents 18 years of age or older are eligible

How to Enter:
1. Read the contest requirements and evaluation criteria below and review the complete contest rules
2. Register to enter by November 30, 2009 (You must register to enter to submit an entry)
3. Submit your entry by January 30, 2010

Do you have something to share? What can you contribute to the cause of spreading the word about hepatitis B among Asian Americans? To learn more about the contest rules and guidelines, go here. And to learn more about hepatitis B, its impact on the Asian American community, and the efforts of the B Here campaign, go here.