The Linden Prize

The Linden Prize will award one Second Life Resident or team with $10,000 USD for an innovative inworld project that improves the way people work, learn and communicate in their daily lives outside of the virtual world. This annual award is intended to align with Linden Lab’s company mission, which is to connect all people to an online world that advances the human condition. Many projects inside of Second Life have already enhanced and changed the lives of hundreds of thousands of people around the world, and the company wants to recognize the users’ accomplishments. The Linden Prize will be the largest vendor-sponsored award in the virtual world industry.

Submission Deadline

Applications, references and testimonials must be complete and submitted no later than January 15, 2009.

Announcement Dates

The Winner and Finalists will be announced no later than April 30, 2009.

Linden Prize Criteria

We have several core principles that will influence the choice of the 10 finalists and the winner.

  • Work in Second Life that also achieves tangible, compelling results outside of Second Life.
  • Distinctive, original work using Second Life that clearly demonstrates high quality, execution, function, aesthetics and technical sophistication.
  • Work that has the capacity for inspiring and influencing future development, knowledge, creativity, and collaboration both inside and outside of Second Life.

Eligibility

  • SL Resident for 1 month as of December 31, 2008, with a verifiable SL name, and a valid account in good standing.
  • The Linden Prize will be awarded without regard to marital status, race, ethnic origin, color, religion, sexual orientation, social background, or disability, or country of origin.
  • Employees of Linden Lab and their families, judges and vetting committee members are ineligible for the Linden Prize.
  • Projects without documented intellectual property and ownership, or using others' intellectual property without consent are ineligible.

After you submit your entry:

  • Applicants will receive a confirmation that their application was successfully submitted.
  • Print out your submission and keep extra copies of your application materials.
  • Submit only one (1) application per project. Submitting multiple applications for the same project may lead to disqualification.
  • Applicants should not expect a response to every application, aside from an email confirming that your application has been received.
  • Linden Lab may contact applicants and references on an as-needed basis for clarification, documentation, and if they are a Finalist.
  • Entrants are requested not to submit irreplaceable originals since submitted materials cannot be returned.

Award Marketing and Publicity

  • Linden Lab will announce the number of entries, and number of finalists. Only the applications that make the final round will be made public. All others will be kept private in accordance with Linden Lab's privacy policy.
  • In order make the results of the competition accessible to our worldwide audience, Linden Lab may engage in a public relations campaign aimed at particular media outlets (press, radio, TV and Internet).
  • Finalists and the winner may be asked to participate in Linden Lab marketing events, including press releases, award ceremonies, and media interviews, as appropriate.

Contact

  • If you are a member of the press, please contact us at Press Contacts.