Theme: Innovation in Business.

Submission deadline: May 31st, 2024.

Objective:

The objective of the competition is to promote creativity and innovative thinking among students and alumni and encourage them to develop solutions for current business challenges. By participating in the competition, students and alumni will have the opportunity to showcase their innovative ideas, learn from experts in the field of business and innovation, and gain recognition and exposure in the business community.

Theme:

The competition's theme is "Innovation in Business" and both students and alumni are invited to participate by creating posters that showcase their innovative ideas, solutions, and strategies for addressing current business challenges. The posters should demonstrate creativity, originality, and a clear impact on the business.

Guidelines:

To participate in the competition, students and alumni must submit a poster and a 250-word abstract that explains their innovation and its impact on the business. The poster size should be 18 x 24 inches, and the format should be PDF or JPEG. Submissions must be received by May 31st, 2024.

Judging Criteria:

The posters will be evaluated based on the following criteria:

• Relevance to the theme of innovation in business
• Creativity and originality
• Impact on the business
• Quality of research and analysis
• Overall visual impact and effectiveness of communication

Prizes:

The top three teams will receive cash prizes:

• First place: $300
• Second place: $200
• Third place: $100

Judges:

A panel of three judges will be selected, consisting of experts in the field of business and innovation. The judges will evaluate the posters and select the top three winners.

Hosting the competition:

Participants will have access to a variety of design tools, templates, and resources to help them create their posters. This ensures that everyone has an equal opportunity to showcase their ideas and creativity. All the submitted posters will be displayed in a virtual gallery, allowing participants to view and learn from each other's work.

The top three posters will receive special recognition and exposure on AVU's social media channels, providing the participants with an excellent opportunity to promote their ideas and connect with potential employers or business partners. This exposure can help students to build their professional network and increase their visibility in the business community, making it a valuable experience for all participants.

Poster submission:

To submit your poster, please email the following information to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.:

• First and last name
• Student ID number
• Attached poster in either PDF or JPG format
• 250-word abstract explaining your innovation and its impact on the business

Please ensure that your submission meets all requirements and guidelines before emailing it. Once your submission has been received, you will receive a confirmation email within 2 business days.

Announcement of Winners:

The winners of the competition will be announced on June 28th. This announcement will be made on AVU's official website and social media channels, providing participants and the wider community with an opportunity to celebrate the achievements of the winners. In addition to the recognition and exposure gained from the competition, the winners will also receive a special prize to acknowledge their outstanding work.