Terms and Conditions/Privacy Policy

 The following Terms & Conditions apply to the Now and Next 100 Campaign by Dear Diary, Inc. 

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Eligibility

  1. The campaign is open to Black girls ages 14-24 residing in the United States, separated into two groups: 14-18 (high school) and 18-24 (post-high school).

  2. Nominations can be submitted by any individual, including self-nominations.

Submission Guidelines

  1. All nominations must be submitted by 11:59 PM CST on October 31, 2025.

  2. Nominations must include accurate and complete information about both the nominator and nominee.

  3. Photos or videos submitted must be the original work of the nominee or used with the creator’s permission.

Selection Criteria

  1. Winners will be selected based on their impact, creativity, innovation, leadership and narrative clarity as described in the nomination submission.

  2. Selections will be made separately within each age group (14-18 and 18-24).

  3. Decisions made by Dear Diary are final and not subject to appeal.

Prizes

  1. Winners will receive:

    • A feature on all Dear Diary and Now & Next platforms.

    • A complimentary one-year membership to Dear Diary ($499 value).

    • A curated gift.

  2. Prizes are non-transferable and cannot be exchanged for cash.

Media Release

By submitting a nomination, you grant Dear Diary permission to use the nominee’s name, likeness, photos, videos, and other submitted materials for promotional purposes related to the campaign, without compensation.

Liability

  1. Dear Diary is not responsible for incomplete, late, or misdirected submissions.

  2. The campaign may be suspended or modified at any time at Dear Diary’s sole discretion.

Contact Information

For questions about the campaign, please email: hello@deardiaryinc.org.