Silicon Valley Youth Climate Action (SVYCA) and the San José Energy Department are partnering to host a competition where youth can create engaging and informative videos that teach the community about the importance of clean energy and sustainable practices in San José. This competition is open to middle school and high school students from San José. Videos will be judged on creativity, storytelling, technical quality, and relevance to the theme. Up to 10 winners will receive cash prizes totaling $5,000.

Timeline

The submission window for video entries (through this Google form) is from now to January 5 2027 11:59 pm. Winners will be announced in March 2027, and monetary prizes will be given by March 2027. Winning videos will be displayed at a screening event in March 2027, where contestants, parents, friends, environmental groups, City Council members, and others can watch the winning videos, network, and discuss climate action (you're welcome to attend regardless of whether your video is selected as a winning entry). 

For themes and rules, see this video competition's website: 

Contact sjyouthclimateactionteam@gmail.com with questions or concerns. We look forward to viewing your amazing videos!