USA.gov Plus YouTube

The General Services Administration wants to know: How has USA.gov, the all-encompassing government information portal, made your life easier?

The agency on Monday announced it would offer $2,500 to the most entertaining, creative or inspiring video detailing the pros of USA.gov. Until April 2, the public can upload 30- to 90-second videos to the contest's YouTube page and then submit an official entry form. GSA's Office of Citizen Services will judge the entries.

Though agencies recently have upped the frequency of YouTube contests--Health and Human Services in the fall judged flu-related public service announcements, and the Smithsonian accepted video feedback from visitors--the question "what have we done right?" rarely makes the cut. Agencies have solicited suggestions for greener government and cost-cutting practices, so will figuring out what's going well also help inform development?