S!NERGY Climate Action
OCTOBER 16, 2021
High school and Undergraduate competition 6:00PM EDT
PRESENTATION THEME: Local Climate Action Initiatives to Model and Share
SUBMISSION DEADLINE: October 9, 2021 11:59 PDT
*Notice: Due to the number of submissions, the high school competition was combined with the undergrad competition.
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COMPETITION DETAILS
Whether you’re passionate about Climate Action, or don’t really know what it’s about, our planet needs help and we need to act NOW.
This S!NERGY Competition is looking for ideas and projects that can be done locally to help with mitigating climate change and exemplifies methods other communities can use throughout the United States. There will be cash prizes from 1st - 3rd Place for current High school and Undergraduate students.
This competition is open to anyone Nationally who meet submission requirements.
Based on the theme “Local Climate Action Initiatives to Model and Share” presentation ideas or projects should support or touch upon the Sustainable Development Goal # 13: Climate Action.
After submission and review, the top presentation ideas or projects will be presented to a live audience and a panel of judges.
Resources for learning about Climate Change
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS AND PROCESS
Competitor Requirements
Must live in the United States of America (you do not need to be a citizen)
Must be a current high school student or current undergraduate student
Must sign up to be a YSP USA Member (Join HERE)
Must watch the Peace Perspective recording (Found on the main S!NERGY page or watch HERE)
Video Submission (Deadline October 9, 2021 11:59pm PDT)
Idea or project must be related to Climate Action
Video submission must be a maximum of 4 minutes
Must upload your recording, slides and script through the online submission
Example submission recording (From S!NERGY Japan winner)
Presentation Guidelines
Clearly states the issue you are trying to address
Clearly states your proposal to address the issue
Share a personal connection with the issue and how it affects you and others
Supports Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) #13
Has a clear theme and is related to the theme indicated for the event
Keep slides simple and clean
Do not use copyrighted images unless you have permission
Make sure any facts are accurate
Use clear, readable fonts for your slides
Strive for a win-win solution
Process
After submitting your 4 minute video of your idea or project the submission review committee will evaluate all submissions after the Oct. 9th deadline based on certain criterias. The presenters of the top chosen submissions will be notified on Oct. 12th and will need to have a 7-10 minute presentation ready to give live on October 16, 2021. The panel of guest judges’ votes have a 70% weight while the live audience votes have 30%. The entire event will be held online.
Presentations will be judged on:
Inspiration (heart, spirit, emotion, energy)
Content (importance, urgency, and feasibility)
Delivery (quality of slides, voice articulation)
ENTERING THE COMPETITION
The presentation submission form link is found within the member area of this website. To enter the competition and submit your presentation you must either sign into your account and go to the “Member Home” page and scroll down to the “Upcoming S!NERGY” section. If you do not have an account you will need to sign up and become a member with our one time membership fee.