Have a Great Piece of Citizen Journalism - Self Submit it for a Pulitzer!

OK, I admit it,  my title is a little misleading.  But I don't think it is too misleading!

YouTube/Pulitzer citizen video journalism competition

Google is working with the Pulitzer Center, Sony, and Intel to sponsor a competition looking for great examples of citizen video journalism.

The contest is intended for non-professional, aspiring journalists who think they have a great story to tell that otherwise could missed.  Ten semifinalists, selected by the Pulitzer Center, are going to win Sony Vaio laptops. They will also be given Sony cameras they can use during phases two and three of the competition. The YouTube community will pick the top five finalists and eventually the ultimate winner. That winner is going to get a $10,000 fellowship and the chance to work with the Pulitzer Center on a story of global importance.

The submission window for phase 1 closes on October 5th. If you think you have created an award winning video clean it up and submit it fast.

Each piece must be three minutes or less in English or with English sub-titles.  More information about the contest, advice about how to  create great citizen journalism, and examples of work that the Pulitzer Center likes, can all be found on the official contest web page.  The submit button you need to use to upload your video into competition is smack dab in the middle of the top of the contest page.  

If you end up winning, make sure to include a mention of CamcorderInfo into your acceptance speech.