Last Thursday, the second USA virtual competition for 2008 was held by the Global Student Entrepreneur Awards. The competition hosted a panel of five judges including Entrepreneurs’ Organization members and university alumni at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas who challenged the student competitors during the scheduled question and answer periods. The judges observed videos and slide show presentations from the competitors as integrated through live webinar conferencing technology. The student entrepreneurs’ bestowed impressive accomplishments with their proficient communication abilities and were given a total of 21 minutes presentation time.
Regional prizes include cash, mentorship and access to the Entrepreneurs’ Organization’s world-class entrepreneurship training program, Accelerator. Finalists in the regional competitions have a chance to compete for the global prize, which includes $10,000 in cash plus donated prizes and services amounting to $100,000.
The virtual competition round two winners are:
The first place winner is Craig Martyn from California State University-Fullerton, who is the owner of BLMA Models; the company produces model train accessories on a large scale.
The second place winner is Scott Skelly from University of Wisconsin-Platteville, who is the owner of Corn Mazes America; a company which services the Ag-Tourism industry.
The wildcard winner is Mike Danielson from University of St. Thomas, who is the co-owner of Epic Potential Inc. which provides event management solutions and execution services.
These fine student entrepreneurs’ show leadership throughout their communities, to peers, to their families, at school and to all who strive to make the most of their time reaching for personal aspirations. An entrepreneur, by definition is a person who organizes and manages any enterprise, especially a business, usually with considerable initiative and risk. We at Entrepreneurs’ Organization engage leading entrepreneurs’ to learn and grow through executive education and other tools for business owners. Our influential global network of EO members, Accelerator members, EO staff, officers and supporters, embrace student entrepreneurship and are proud to coordinate the Global Student Entrepreneur Awards.
Nominations and applications to compete in the USA virtual competitions for 2008 are still being accepted including nominations for our other global competitions happening throughout the year. Click here to start the nomination process and support student entrepreneurship through sponsored competition(s).
