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Yahoo! Green Award
Award Details
The Yahoo! Green Award is back for a second year at the NetSquared Conference!
Yahoo! is committed to empowering our communities to make a difference - specifically in the environment.
Last year, FamilyFarmed.org received the Yahoo! Green Award for its potential to use Web 2.0 tools to benefit the environment by connecting everyday consumers with their local farmers.
This year, Yahoo! is looking for innovative “green mashups” that will inspire people to use social technology to help the environment.
Yahoo! will review the project submissions included in the “Environment” Cause Area of the Project Gallery on the NetSquared web site. Following the Conference, Yahoo! will make their final selection. Using Yahoo! APIs is a plus but not necessary.
The most innovative green mashup will receive a $5,000 Yahoo! Search Marketing award. The winner will be announced on June 5, 2008.
Key Dates
5/30/2008
Last date for project eligibility
6/5/2008
The winner will be announced
FAQ
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 Project Gallery and the "Environment" tag selected in the Cause Area.
Q: What if I already have a project in the 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" tag in the Cause Area.
Q: Can I submit a new project specific to this award?
A: Yes! New projects submitted prior to May 30, 2008 at 5:00 Pacific Time are eligible for the Yahoo! Green Award. Please make sure to select "Environment" in the Cause Area.
Q: Where do I find the Cause Area so I can select "Environment"?
A: The Cause Area is under Categories on your project Submission Form. Select "Environment" 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” in the Cause Area.
- Employees or contractors of Yahoo!, TechSoup/NetSquared, or their immediate families are ineligible for this award.
Winners
Congratulations to Live Climate
