The Yahoo! Green Award is back for its third year at the N2Y4 Conference. Yahoo! is committed to empowering our communities to make a positive impact on the environment and is looking for innovative uses of technology that will inspire people to use social technology to help the environment. The most innovative green technology project from the NetSquared Global Project Gallery, reviewed by Yahoo!, will receive a $5,000 Yahoo! Search Marketing award. The winner will be announced at the N2Y4 Conference.

Learn more and participate!

Yahoo! Green Award

Important dates:

• 5/20/2009 - Last date for project eligibility
• 5/27/2009 - The winner will be announced

How to participate:

Q: How do I apply for the Yahoo! Green Award?
A: To be considered for the Yahoo! Green Award, you need to have a project in the NetSquared Global Project Gallery and the "Environment & Energy" tag selected in the Cause Area.

Q: What if I already have a project in the NetSquared Global Project Gallery?
A: If your existing Project uses social technology for the benefit of the environment, you can edit your Project and include the "Environment & Energy" tag in the Cause Area.

Q: Can I submit a new Project specific to this award?
A: Yes! New Projects submitted prior to May 20, 2009 at 3:00 Pacific Time are eligible for the Yahoo! Green Award. Please make sure to select "Environment & Energy" in the Cause Area.

Q: Where do I find the Cause Area so I can select "Environment & Energy"?
A: The Cause Area is under Categories on your Project Submission Form. Select "Environment & Energy" from the drop down list.

Q: What are the eligibility rules?
A: There are only a few:

• Projects must utilize social technology for the benefit of the environment
• Projects must be tagged "Environment & Energy" in the Cause Area
• Employees or contractors of Yahoo!, TechSoup Global/NetSquared, or their immediate families are ineligible for this award