Special Olympics athletes, this is an exciting opportunity to showcase your greatness and be featured on in a social media campaign—the Mirror Image Project! This unique initiative invites you to recreate famous photos of Special Olympics Global Ambassadors or celebrity supporters, and you could be the next star on Special Olympics’ social media channels!
Why Participate? The Mirror Image Project is all about highlighting the incredible talent, achievements and inspiring qualities of Special Olympics athletes. By recreating iconic photos of global icons, you’ll show the world that you share the same greatness as these inspiring figures. It’s a chance to celebrate YOU and motivate others to follow in the footsteps of history’s greatest.
How to Participate: Ready to join in? Here’s how you can be part of this fun social media activation:
1. Choose Your WWE Photo
Start by selecting one of the three WWE-inspired photos below. These iconic images are your inspiration—and now it’s time to recreate them with your own twist!
2. Take Your Mirror Image Photo
- Props and Background: Feel free to add your own creative touch with props, backgrounds or Special Olympics items!
- Landscape Mode: Ensure your photo is in landscape mode (horizontal). This ensures it’s the right fit for social media.
- Respectful and Inclusive: Make sure the photo is respectful and aligns with Special Olympics values, such as inclusion and respect.
- Clean Background: Choose a clean, tidy backdrop for your photo to make sure you’re the focus.
- Final Touch: Once you’ve captured your photo, save it as either a JPEG or PNG file. Be sure to name the file using your full name and Special Olympics Program (e.g., John Doe, Special Olympics Jamaica).
3. Record Your Mirror Image Video
- Video Length: Record a 30-second video in landscape mode.
- Introduce Yourself: Start by introducing yourself, then show how you get into your pose from one of the WWE pictures.
- Filming Tip: It might help to have a friend record for you—count down from five and capture you getting into your pose.
- File Format: Save your video in MP4 format. Name the file with your full name and Special Olympics Program (e.g., John Doe, Special Olympics Jamaica).
4. Write Your Biography
- Short and Sweet: Write a brief biography (100-200 words). Include your name, age, interests and your involvement with Special Olympics. Keep it simple and clear!
- File Format: Save your biography as either a Microsoft Word document or PDF. Again, use your full name and Special Olympics Program in the file name (e.g., John Doe, Special Olympics Jamaica).
5. Submit Your Entry
Once your photo, video and biography are ready:
- Check the File Formats: Ensure your photo is in JPEG or PNG format, your video is in MP4 format, and your bio is in Word or PDF format.
- Correct Naming: Make sure the file names include your first and last name, along with your Special Olympics Program (e.g., John Doe, Special Olympics Jamaica).
- Email Submission: Send all three items to media@specialolympics.org by Wednesday, April 30 for your chance to be featured!
Need Help? If you need assistance with submitting your entries, please contact media@specialolympics.org.
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