The Challenge to students is simple:
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The most creative and deserving student work, chosen by a panel of expert judges, will be published.
- A list of winners will be posted in the Winners Gallery area.
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total of 4 Grand Prizes will be awarded to 3 students and 1 teacher.
- Three students (one in each grade cluster) whose work best exemplifies the Challenge Criteria will receive a hosted trip to Hawaii for 2 (each student-winner and one parent/legal guardian), April 10-14, 2007. While in Hawaii, winners will be hosted by the Challenge administrators and enjoy many fun and educational activities. Winners will also be invited to participate in the National Energy Efficiency Forum in Washington, D.C., June 12-13, 2007, where they will share their ideas with energy and government leaders.
- The teacher with the highest average score of their top 15 entries when submitting 15 or more qualified student entries (entries earning 25 or more points each based on the Challenge Criteria) will also receive a fabulous Hawaiian trip for 2 (the teacher and one family member) for the same fun and educational experience. The teacher winner will also be invited to participate in the National Energy Efficiency Forum in Washington, D.C., June 12-13, 2007, where she/he will share hers/his ideas with energy and government leaders.
- No purchase necessary. This is a competition of skill.
- The Challenge is open to all students in grades K-12 in the U.S. and Canada. Void in Quebec.
- Entries must be submitted individually with the exception of group projects.
- Group projects may be submitted, however each individual in the group must submit his/her own entry form and written explanation and will be judged independently. All prizes will be awarded to individuals.
- Entries must relate to the theme "Igniting Creative Energy".
- Entries must be the student's original work.
- Entries must be complete, legible and include required signatures.
- Students may enter multiple projects under one or more of the following:
- All entries must include a written explanation (not to exceed one page) demonstrating how the entry relates to the theme. (see judging criteria below)
- Entries must be accompanied by the official Igniting Creative Energy entry form (click here).
- Entry forms must include signatures of teacher and parent or legal guardian.
- Employees of Johnson Controls, Inc., the National Energy Foundation and the United States Energy Association and their immediate families, household members and dependents may participate, but are not eligible for prizes.
- The
Challenge is open to all students K-12, however only students enrolled
in accredited public and private schools are
eligible for the grand prize.
Results
and documentation of science and technology projects
(3 page limit) |
Experiments
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Models
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Computer
technology
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Results
and documentation of community or school service projects
(3 page limit)
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Essays
(500 word limit) |
Stories
(500word limit)
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Art
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Electronic,
web site or other computer-related projects
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Media
projects (10 min. limit) VHS & DVD format only
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Photography
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Music
(3 min.limit) |
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Energy
Patrol activities
(3 page limit) |
Mail entries to:
- IGNITING
CREATIVE ENERGY
NATIONAL ENERGY FOUNDATION
3676 California Avenue, Suite A117
Salt Lake City, UT 84104
- All entries, including entry form and explanation must be postmarked on or before February 17, 2007
- Entries will be divided into grade clusters and evaluated by a panel of judges. The panel of judges will be comprised of independent educators, energy professionals, selected experts and NEF staff members.
- Grade clusters include; K-5, 6-8, and 9-12.
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Judging criteria will be based on a point system. A total of 50 points will be awarded, as follows:
1. Completion of written explanation (limit one page) -
15 POINT VALUE
2. Entry demonstrates theme, by illustrating wise energy choices and environmental stewardship -
20 POINT VALUE
3. Entry represents original and creative work -
15 POINT VALUE
This explanation should include:
- What motivated you to enter this challenge?
- What actions and ideas you hope for your entry to convey?
- What is the impact of your project in your own life or in the
lives of others?
The Grand prize winner in each grade cluster will be the entry with the highest number of points. Criteria for publication will also be based on points awarded, with representation from each grade cluster proportionate to entries submitted. In case of any ties, judges will reevaluate and choose final winners based upon the judging criteria. If, for any reason, a prize winner is unable to participate in the award trip, an alternate winner may be designated and selected on the same basis.
All judging decisions will be final.
- Grand prize winners will be notified on or about March 17, 2007. Student winners and their parents / guardians and the winning teacher and companion must complete and return the affidavit of eligibility and mutually acceptable release of liability within five business days of notification, or alternate winners will be selected.
- Prize winners and entries chosen for publication will be announced on or about April 1, 2007, and posted on this site or by sending a self-addressed stamped envelope to the address listed above.
Grand prizes: Restrictions apply. Each trip award provides two round trip airfares from airport near winner’s home, as selected by Sponsor in its sole discretion. Trip also includes four nights lodging in Hawaii on April 10, 11, 12, & 13, 2007, as well as one night lodging in Washington, D.C., on June 12, 2007, as selected by Sponsors in their sole discretion, plus tour tickets, also selected by the Sponsors, a per diem meal amount and elements of the ground transportation. All additional costs, including any tax liability, are the sole responsibility of the winner and parent/legal guardian. Travelers are solely responsible for obtaining all necessary travel documents, including passport, if necessary. Tickets are not exchangeable or redeemable for cash; are subject to terms and conditions of use as stated thereon; and are not to be combined with any other offer. Travel and lodging must be taken on dates specified by Sponsor.
Past
grand prize winners are encouraged to enter the competition and are
eligible to receive recognition and publication for their entry: however,
if the entry of a past grand prize winner is selected as a winner in
a consecutive year, such entrant shall receive a $1,000 savings bond
in lieu of the grand prize trip. In such an event, the grade cluster
second place winner shall receive the grand prize trip.
No substitutions, no transfers, no cash-value awards.
All entries and all rights thereto become the property of the Sponsors and
will not be returned. The Sponsors expressly acquire and claim the original,
North American rights to reproduce and publish entries as selected by the judges,
in ways they deem appropriate (i.e. recognition, publications, promotions and
web sites), the consideration for which will be the publicity provided to the
entrant through same. Entry forms must be complete and must be signed by the
student, parent or legal guardian, and teacher, or entry will not be considered.
Entry constitutes acceptance of all rules and consent to the use of winner’s
name, biographical data and likeness for advertising, promotion or marketing
purposes, as permitted by law, without additional compensation.
Odds of winning depend on the number and quality of entries received.
Sponsors are not responsible for lost, late, misdirected, incomplete or illegible
entries or notifications. Johnson Controls Inc., the National Energy Foundation
and the United States Energy Association shall not be liable for any injury,
loss, damage, costs, or expense arising directly or indirectly in connection
with this challenge or prize. Except as noted, all expenses associated with
the prize, including taxes, fees, licenses, title costs, registrations and
insurance, are the sole responsibility of the prize recipients and their parents
or legal guardians. Sponsor reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to
cancel, suspend or modify this competition should causes beyond its control
prevent the successful administration, winner selection or prize award.
VOID WHERE PROHIBITED OR RESTRICTED BY LAW.
The Challenge is a partnership program developed by Johnson Controls Inc. and the National Energy Foundation. Johnson Controls funds the challenge through an educational grant with additional support from the United States Energy Association and the National Energy Foundation.