Google, the all-knowing, all-powerful overlords of all things free on the interwebs, launched a Global Mapping Campaign for Google Map Maker today, and they're giving away US$50,000 (about P2.5 million) to one lucky winner.
Now that we have your attention, we should probably mention that the prize money is a UNICEF grant for projects that empower local youth through technology in his or her homeland. It's a buzzkill, yes, but if there's even a tiny bit of good in you, you might consider joining just for the heck of it. Anyway, the contest is open till January 30, 2010.
In Google's own words, winners will be judged according to:
- Mapping quality: Mapping additions and edits must be accurate and detailed.
- Mapping quantity: The more mapping additions and edits published, the better!
- Moderation quality: Moderations of mapping changes must be polite, helpful, and correct.
- Moderation quantity: The more moderations completed, the better!
Click here to view the official press release.