The AI Hope Challenge
Show how AI helped you, or someone you know, do better work. Real stories, practical tools and honest lessons from the front line of change.
Entries close in
Deadline: December 15, 2026, 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time.
Work story
A written story of up to 600 words: the problem, how AI helped, what changed and what you learned. Before-and-after numbers make a story stronger.
Short video
A video of up to 2 minutes, uploaded to YouTube (public or unlisted). Show the workflow, the result or the people it helped.
Build
A prompt pack, template, automation or small tool that helps workers adapt to AI. Share a link and a short explanation of who it helps.
Prizes
| Award | Prize |
|---|---|
| Grand prize (best entry overall) | $250 |
| Category winner (best in each of the two other categories) | $100 each |
| People's choice (reader vote among finalists) | $50 |
All winners are featured on AI Hope and in the weekly brief. Prizes are paid in US dollars by digital payment. Sponsors can add to the prize pool: become a contest sponsor.
How entries are judged
| Criterion | Weight |
|---|---|
| Real-world impact on work or people | 40% |
| Originality and honesty | 25% |
| Clarity: could others learn from it? | 20% |
| Practicality: could others repeat it? | 15% |
This is a contest of skill. Entries are judged by the AI Hope editorial team. No purchase or donation is necessary to enter or win.
Submit your entry
One entry per person per category. You keep ownership of your work; you give AI Hope permission to feature it with credit. Read the official rules before entering.
- Open to individuals 18 or older
- Entries must be your own original work
- Do not include anyone's private or confidential information
- Disclose any affiliation with a tool you feature
Challenge FAQ
Does it cost anything to enter the AI Hope Challenge?
No. Entry is free and no purchase or donation is required. Donations to the Hope Fund never affect judging.
Can I enter with work I created using AI?
Yes, that is the point of the challenge. Tell us which tools you used and what you did yourself. The entry must be your own project and must not copy other people's work.
When are winners announced?
Finalists are contacted after entries close on December 15, 2026. Winners are announced by January 15, 2027, on this page and in the weekly brief.