The winners of Montgomery College’s first Efficiency Contest were announced last Wednesday. They are listed below. The MC Green Team wants to thank all the students, faculty, and staff that submitted proposals. We were impressed with the quality of the proposals. The MC Green Team will now begin to explore how the college can implement these proposals as well as other related projects.
The MC Green Team wants to thank the Montgomery College Foundation for funding the awards for this contest. None of this would have been possible without their support. This contest gives you an idea of the nature and the quality of the initiatives the Montgomery College Foundation supports at the college.
Contest Finalists 2014
1. Lori Kelman, Professor, Germantown–A clearer recycling policy
2. Tie: Sarah “Katie” Herrington, Student, Rockville–Sustainable restrooms/
John Phillips & Shorieh Talaat, Professors, Rockville–Rooftop solar farm
4. Kimberly Ventura, Student, TP/SS–Recycling food waste
5. Filseta Ameha, Student, Rockville–Reusable containers in the cafeteria
First Round Winners
Lori Kelman, Professor, Germantown–A clearer recycling policy
Filseta Ameha, Student, Rockville–Reusable containers in the cafeteria
John Phillips & Shorieh Talaat, Professors, Rockville–Rooftop solar farm
Sarah “Katie” Herrington, Student, Rockville–Sustainable restrooms
Kimberly Ventura, Student, TP/SS–Recycling food waste
Contest
Montgomery College is holding a college-wide efficiency contest this year. We received over 25 proposals from 21 students, staff and faculty members. A panel of experts has selected the top five proposals. They are listed above. These winners of the first round will receive 200$. The top five proposals will then be developed further during the spring semester working with college personnel. The winner of the second round will receive $2,500, second place $1,000, third place $500.
Documents
MC Efficiency Contest 2013 Criteria for Proposals
MC Efficiency Contest 2013 Rules
MC Efficiency Contest Assignment Initiative 2013
Efficiency Contest Examples in Higher Education
President Obama’s speech on Climate Change and energy efficiency at Georgetown University June 25, 2013
Sustainability at Montgomery College 
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August 28, 2013 at 6:19 pm
Robin
“The winner of the second round will receive $2,500, second place $100, third place $500.”
I believe there is something wrong with the place and the price in the above sentence.
August 28, 2013 at 9:09 pm
Timothy McWhirter
Thanks Robin,
I appreciate you taking the time to read about our contest and helping us keep the information accurate.
Tim McWhirter
Co-chair, MC Green Team
August 29, 2013 at 6:54 pm
Jennifer Cohen
I think it is a great contest.
September 4, 2013 at 2:49 pm
Timothy McWhirter
Thanks Jennifer
August 30, 2013 at 11:30 pm
George Varkis
On the official rules page, there is no mention of how many proposals a particular individual may submit.
August 31, 2013 at 2:36 pm
Timothy McWhirter
Correct. So at this point we have not placed a limit on the number of proposals an individual may submit.
September 5, 2013 at 2:45 pm
Christian Leanos
Time to start writing this proposal 🙂 “This will be fun”
September 18, 2013 at 7:38 pm
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September 20, 2013 at 2:58 pm
David Kriesberg
Can several students submit one proposal? Can clubs do so too?
September 27, 2013 at 3:46 am
Timothy McWhirter
Hi David. The answer to both questions is yes.