Apply

Step 1: Record a 3-5 minute video via Mediasite or in WMV or MP4 format that describes how webcasting is used in your organization. Your nomination can speak to your use of either Sonic Foundry’s webcasting platform, Mediasite, or your work with Mediasite Events.

The presentation should answer the following questions:

• What problem was solved by webcasting?
• What makes this initiative different or innovative?
• What is the primary benefit resulting from this application of webcasting?
• What measurable results has the organization seen?
• How will this use of webcasting affect the nominee’s organization in the future?
• Fill in the blank: Before Mediasite we ______, and now we ______.

For Video in Education Scholarship submissions, the presentation should also answer:

• How does Mediasite and video enhance educational experience of students at your institution? 
• What criteria will you use to award this scholarship to a worthy student?

Check out the past winners for ideas and inspiration.

Step 2: Complete a short nomination application

In addition to your contact information, you will need to provide a written summary of your presentation.

Step 3: Upload your video

IMPORTANT: The link to your Mediasite presentation or a copy of your video nomination is required.

If selected as a finalist:

• You will receive one complimentary registration for your organization to attend UNLEASH 2013, the Mediasite User Conference.
• Your presentation will be shown during the RMIA Awards Ceremony at UNLEASH.
• Your organization name and presentation will appear in press releases and on the Sonic Foundry website.

Win an annual license of My Mediasite: RMIA finalists and winners in attendance at UNLEASH will have the chance to win an annual license of My Mediasite during a drawing at the end of the conference. (Winners of the Video in Education award are not eligible for the drawing.)

Video in Education Award and Scholarship: Two winning higher education institutions will each receive a $2500 scholarship to award to a student of their choice as well as an annual license of My Mediasite for their institution’s use. Nominees must explain how Mediasite and video enhances educational experience of students at their institution, and define the criteria they will use to award the scholarship to a worthy student. 

Deadline for submission: February 18, 2013

RMIA Finalist notification: March 27, 2013