Don't Hog Energy! Video Contest
Beginning May 6, 2024, join New Jersey Natural Gas and national nonprofit Alliance to Save Energy to help shape the next generation of sustainability leaders with an educational video. We’ll provide the story, you’ll bring it to life. In this tale of "The Efficient Fable of the Big Bad Energy Hog", three little wolves take small, everyday steps to save energy and help protect the environment. However, their nemesis the Energy Hog lurks around to trick them into wasting energy to maintain his status as the biggest, baddest Energy Hog ever!
Spark excitement in K-second grade students about energy conservation through an engaging animated educational video. Your video will help to encourage young students make wise energy choices for a sustainable future.
The winning video will be awarded a $10,000* cash price! Plus, you’ll be recognized for your creativity in the closing credits of the video.
View full contest rules and details here.
For questions, contact Carolyn Cannon at 609-402-2664 or ccannon@njng.com.
Contest Details
- Create a four-to-nine-minute animated video based on "The Efficient Fable of the Big Bad Energy Hog".
- Tap into your creativity! The video must be your original work.
- Video may not feature live actors.
- Submissions must not include any personally identifiable information other than your first and last name in the credits in the end.
View full contest rules and details here.
Acceptable video formats include:
- Cartoon
- Motion graphics
- Stop motion
- Flipbook animation
- Claymation
- Traditional animation
- 2D or 3D animation
- Whiteboard animation
To submit a video, you must be an adult over the age of 18 who resides in New Jersey. You can register to participate online beginning Monday, May 6, 2024.
Your video will be judged on the following:
25% Content (Age appropriate/educational)
25% Interpretation (Accurately follows the story)
25% Creativity
25% Overall presentation (e.g., neatness, clarity, conciseness)
*NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Begins Monday, May 6, 2024, and ends Friday, November 15, 2024. Open to legal residents of New Jersey at least 18 years of age at time of entry. Void outside of New Jersey and where prohibited. For Official Rules, go to www.njresources.com/community/education/index.aspx. Subject to full Official Rules.