Description
Showcasing youths' creations and demonstrating the incredible learning that comes through entrepreneurship. This award encourages youth entrepreneurs of all types – from students working on capstone projects to those working on their own non-profit, for-profit or social enterprise – to develop their ideas, products/ services, or even improvements for an existing product or procedure. A monetary award will be assigned for the winner to put towards their venture.
Requirements
To be eligible, nominees must be under the age of 25 at the time of applying and either a full-time student or returning to school full-time in the next academic year.
Criteria
| Criterion | Weight |
|---|---|
| Demonstrate how they have used their classroom skills to create impact | 20.0% |
| Creativity and innovation of solutions and ideas | 20.0% |
| Intrapreneurial spirit | 20.0% |
| Demonstrate sound potential for growth and success by upending the hustle culture | 20.0% |
| Create an inspiring picture of the future and empower others to have a positive impact on the community | 20.0% |