Help Peace Out Win $5,000 and Vote Michelle McLean as Brotherton Community Champion

It's not every day you can reward kindness in action with a $5,000 check, but a local video contest could do just that for UP's Peace Out.

A short documentary video starring Peace Out volunteers and CEO Michelle McLean has been entered into the Brotherton Community Champion competition, sponsored by Brotherton Cadillac in Renton.

In the video, McLean talks about how Peace Out started as a chain reaction of kindness among teens in University Place.

"I noticed one thing my kids loved about volunteering was the recognition--talking about it with their friends and recruiting friends to come along," said McLean. "Then the question became, 'who can we help next?' Teenagers have so much passion and love to help. If you give them an avenue, they're on board."

Watch the Peace Out submission for Brotherton Community Champion on the KOMO News Facebook page and vote for UP now!

The top three stories and films will be showcased at a special Seattle International Film Festival (SIFF) event on Weds., May 29 at 5 p.m. at the Renton IKEA Performing Arts Center.

The contest grand prize is $5,000.

The short videos in the series are produced by local film directors volunteering their talents. Share these stories of people making a difference with friends and get everyone out to vote!