YiA 2013 School Presentation

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Vision

The Young Innovator Awards (YiA) aims to develop a culture of innovation in the Western Bay of Plenty region through inspiring and encouraging young people to become the region’s future innovators.

Who can enter?

The competition is open to Western Bay of Plenty secondary school students and this year we have included an exciting new category for young professionals (under 40)*.

Year 9 -10: Junior CategoryYear 11-13: Senior Category

The Brief

We ask you to think creatively and to come up with a concept for a product or service. We are looking for ideas that move beyond the ordinary and address real problems in either some one elses life or your own.

Awards

Finalists and supreme winners from both the secondary schools and young professional categories will be announced at the launch of Western Bay at Work on the 8th August. There are big cash prizes up for grabs for the winners!

Awards

• Junior Secondary - $1000 – Page Macrae

• Senior Secondary - $1000– Priority One

• Young Professionals - $2000 – Plus Group Horticulture

Who should think about entering?

• Anyone who is innovative, inventive or creative across science, engineering, design and all other subject areas.

• Your project can be for class, but does not have to be

Programme Overview Year - 2013

Emerging Areas of Focus

1. Marine2. Horticulture3. Healthcare4. Forestry5. TourismThese are important areas of business in ourRegion.

Templates/Entry

Judging Criteria

ResearchSustainabilityInnovationCreativityCommunication

Judges/Speaker/Forum

• Keynote: David Darling – CEO Pacific Edge

• Four others will be drawn from the areas of focus;

• Talking about their experiences;• Innovation Forum (fingers crossed).

CampaignYear - 2013

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$50 VoucherAnswer the challenge for your chance to win!One each week for 12 weeks

Reasons to Enter

• Become an Innovator (it’s a great job!)• Get engaged in the Bay• Advance your career• $1000 prize money for both Junior &

Senior Students