Do you have what it takes to be
The Most Valuable Pitch (MVP) Competition is a pitch competition for Entrepreneurship students at Arlington Heights High School.
Pitch an original idea in 5 minutes or less, describing your idea to fill a "vacant lot" on the campus of Arlington Heights. This "vacant lot" can be any space on campus for which you have a vision of a better use for the space. Your empowerment as a student and your personal value creation will enhance the literal and figurative prosperity of our campus community.
In your presentation you should be sure to:
Who can compete?
Important Dates
Classroom Competitions:
Finalists Announced:
Live Finals:
What are the Prizes?
First Place: TBD
Second Place: TBD
How to Prepare
Helpful tips for the applicant:
How are Winners Selected
Students will compete in classroom competitions at their respective home campus.
Each campus will then determine a Campus Champion.
The Campus Champion will advance to the finals. The finalists will present their idea in a live, five minute presentation to a panel of judges, followed by a short Q&A session.
The judges will score all finalists based on their presentations and answers during the Q&A session to determine a 1st and 2nd place winner.
Resources provided at TheMVPcompetition.com:
The competition will bring together the champion student entrepreneurship teams from across the country in an exciting competition.
Pitch an original idea in 5 minutes or less, describing your idea to fill a "vacant lot" on the campus of Arlington Heights. This "vacant lot" can be any space on campus for which you have a vision of a better use for the space. Your empowerment as a student and your personal value creation will enhance the literal and figurative prosperity of our campus community.
In your presentation you should be sure to:
- How you show your passion by finding fulfillment in improving the campus community
- How you recognized and seized the opportunity to improver your "vacant lot"
- How you took ownership as no one will want to improve your campus as much as you will.
- How you utilized your knowledge to drive change that benefits others.
- How your solution respects the rights of others and shows the links between entrepreneurship and the well-being of our campus community.
- How your solution creates the greatest benefit while using the least resources.
- How your solution is a Win-Win as cooperation creates real value in society, for yourself and for others.
Who can compete?
- Any current student currently enrolled in Entrepreneurship at Arlington Heights High School.
- The competition is 100% free to enter.
- Individuals or groups of two (2) are allowed. If working in a group, both partners must participate equally in their group's pitch
Important Dates
Classroom Competitions:
Finalists Announced:
Live Finals:
What are the Prizes?
First Place: TBD
Second Place: TBD
How to Prepare
Helpful tips for the applicant:
- Reflect on and identify your innate abilities that can create value for others
- Be Opportunity Obsessed and look for Win-Win opportunities
- Look to your Community for inspiration
- Practice Humility by utilizing a mentor and seeking assistance
- Seek Knowledge of the business model canvas basics
- Spend time practicing pitches with peers and business professionals
How are Winners Selected
Students will compete in classroom competitions at their respective home campus.
Each campus will then determine a Campus Champion.
The Campus Champion will advance to the finals. The finalists will present their idea in a live, five minute presentation to a panel of judges, followed by a short Q&A session.
The judges will score all finalists based on their presentations and answers during the Q&A session to determine a 1st and 2nd place winner.
Resources provided at TheMVPcompetition.com:
- Link to Supporting Material Guide
- Link to Pitch Outline
- Email rick.sapp@fwisd.org for questions
The competition will bring together the champion student entrepreneurship teams from across the country in an exciting competition.
- Gain Valuable Experience - students will gain experience presenting in front of an audience by pitching their ideas to judges, including local business owners and mentors.
- Win Prizes - In the final rounds, students have the opportunity to win prizes.
- Celebrate Innovation and Entrepreneurship - See our future business innovators and leaders, be inspired, and celebrate students accepting the challenge of presenting their ideas to an authentic audience.