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Prize Categories

• As you think of ideas, you may want to keep in mind that the judges will be looking for the best hacks in the categories below. 
• Please note that the maximum team size is 4 people. 
• Please also note that in order to be eligible to win, your hack must use at least one Yahoo! technology. Please see developer.yahoo.com for a full list of choices.

Grand Prize 

Awarded to the best hack overall. This is the hack that the judges are collectively most amazed by. 

Best Technical Hack

Awarded to the most technically impressive hack. How much and how well can you build within 24 hours?  

Most Creative Idea

Awarded for uniqueness, innovation, creativity and novelty. This winner elicits an "I've never seen that," reaction. 

Best Potential Product

Awarded to the hack that judges can most easily imagine being launched and succeeding as a real product.

Hackers' Choice

Every Hacker has the opportunity to vote for their favorite hack, so collectively, every participant helps select one of the winners. 

Other Prizes

We have some great partners who will also be sponsoring some prizes.