Microsoft today announced that they are adding $15,000 worth of prizes to the Â Windows Phone Next App Star challenge. Developers will be able to win prizes starting from Nokia Lumia 920 to Windows Phone prime-time TV ad spot in the U.S. it is a global contest, so any developer around the world can participate.

Prize Details:

ROUND ONE (64 apps) Nokia Lumia 920 Windows Phone, featured promotion in the Windows Phone Store, exposure for winning apps via online media, and a 1-year free subscription to the Windows Phone Dev Center

ROUND TWO (32 apps) Nokia Wireless Charging Pillow by Fatboy (phone not included)

ROUND THREE (16 apps) JBL PowerUp Wireless Charging Speaker for Nokia and inclusion in theWindows Phone Next App Star Collection

ROUND FOUR (8 apps) Sony Vaio Touchscreen Ultrabook

ROUND FIVE (4 apps) App featured in an episode of Hot Apps on Microsoft Channel 9

on Microsoft Channel 9 ROUND SIX (2 apps) Invited to participate in a Microsoft developer conference. Airfare, up to three nightsâ€™ hotel accommodations and conference fees will be paid by Microsoft

GRAND PRIZE (1) In addition to the prizes listed above, one grand prize winner will receive the opportunity to have their app featured in a Windows Phone prime-time TV ad in the U.S.

Read full details about the contest here.

Source: Windows Phone blog