Let me start by saying that this video contest has a very important rule to follow: Only current students are eligible to submit, so you’re ineligible if you’re not currently enrolled in a college or university in Canada or the U.S. For those that qualify, the Lucid Design Group website says, “Student contestants should submit a YouTube video of between 3 and 10 minutes that introduces an innovative program for promoting conservation behaviors among students, faculty and staff, and how their college or university would utilize the Building Dashboard® in their effort. The winning entry will be one that presents the most compelling depiction of how visualizing resource use at your institution will substantially benefit building occupants or residents and the campus community at large. You are to demonstrate an initiative that engages people to conserve energy and resources and how a Building Dashboard® would benefit those efforts. We encourage you to be thoughtful, creative and persuasive in your delivery, and clearly indicate why you believe your institution should win. Video submissions should be between 3 and 10 minutes in length.”

Your video should include:
Title – A short, evocative title that includes the name of your school.
Description – A brief description that reflects the content of your submission.
Video Category – Choose “Education”.
Tags – Include “building dashboard” as well as the name of your school.

Make sure you read the complete rules on their site because they also require that you join their YouTube group and email them your information. The email address on the page can also be used for any questions you may have.

The winner will be announced at the Greenbuild 2008 International Conference & Expo in Boston on November 19, 2008. Complete entries must be submitted by October 24.