YOUNG ENTERPRISE JOURNEY AWARD 2017 CRITERIA
WHO CAN APPLY?
The Journey award is open to individuals competing in the Company Programme 2016/17 across the UK and is an opportunity for them to tell their story so we can celebrate their achievements.
· A current student on the Company Programme can nominate themselves.
OR
· A teacher, parent/guardian, business adviser or fellow student can nominate a current student on the Company Programme.
This is an award for an individual – NOT a team award, although all members of a team may enter separately.
To be eligible for this award, students must:
· Be prepared for their story to be shared on the Young Enterprise and sponsor website/social media and at Regional and UK Young Enterprise Finals
· Be prepared to be interviewed about their experiences on stage in front of an audience of up to 500 people should they reach the UK finals
· Be prepared to participate in press coverage which may result from winning the award.
JUDGING CRITERIA
At Young Enterprise, we make the connection between school and the world of work, enabling young people to develop the knowledge and attitudes they need to succeed, building on 8 key skills:
•Communication
•Confidence
•Financial Capability
•Initiative
•Organisation
•Problem-solving
•Teamwork
•Resilience
We want to know about the impact Company Programme has had on the individual nominated, including the skills they have developed as a result of taking part.
Did Company Programme help you or a student you have worked with develop the confidence to talk to strangers or the skills to deliver an empowering speech?
Did it help you or a student you have worked with overcome an obstacle or discover a new ability which may change the course of your/their lives?
HOW TO APPLY
If you are nominating yourself…
1) Record a video (maximum 2 minutes) which explains how taking part in the Company Programme has had a positive impact on your life (see below for ‘What should I say in the video?’)
2) Request your teacher or business adviser completes the entry form
3) Email your video and the entry form to
If you are nominating someone else…
1) Seek permission from the student you wish to nominate for the award
2) Complete the entry form to explain why you are nominating this individual for the award and the positive impact that taking part in the Company Programme has had on their life. See below for ‘What should a teacher or business adviser say on the entry form?’
3) If nomination is by parent / guardian or fellow student: Request their teacher or business adviser also fills in and signs the entry form
4) Ask the nominated student to upload the entry form to
The nominated student does not need to produce a video at this stage, but if they get through to the next round then we will then need them to produce a video to support their application.
Deadline for entries is 24 April 2017.
FURTHER INFORMATION
· This category will be awarded at both the Regional and UK Finals.
· Regional judging panels will review entries from their area and choose a winner who will receive a trophy.
· A judging panel will then review the winning entries from each region and pick the top 3 entries.
· The top 3 finalists will receive an all expenses paid trip to London for the UK Final (including accommodation if required) which will take place on Thursday 6 July 2017 at the BFI, London, where the overall winner will be announced.
What should a teacher or business adviser say on the entry form?
We are looking for a teacher or business adviser to give some context to support an entry. It’s useful for our judges to know what the teacher/business advisor thinks about the candidate’s journey, what they were like before they took part in the Company Programme and the difference they’ve noticed in that individual over time.
What should I say in the video?
· You only need to produce a video at this stage if you self-nominate. If you are nominated by someone else then you do not need to produce a video at this stage, but should you get through to the next round we will then require you to produce a video to support your application.
· Do not include footage of anyone who hasn’t given consent to appear in the film or use copyrighted music / images.
· Unless you tell us otherwise, we have a right to use your video on our digital channels and in our digital marketing campaigns.
Your video should include:
· Tell us a bit about yourself – name, age, where you’re from, what you enjoy
· What has your experience of the Company Programme been so far?
· What skills have you gained?
· Why do you think you should win the Company Journey Award?
You may wish to include other footage to support the application such as footage of your company in action. Ensure it is a maximum of 2 minutes long.
We’re not looking for fancy editing, or broadcast quality footage. We want to hear about what you have learnt and the impact taking part in the programme had on you.
A video can be filmed on any device – smart phone, laptop, webcam, handheld camera etc. Should you wish to create a video comprised of numerous clips, we suggest windows movie maker or iMovie if you are a MAC user. A good and free app on android phones or iphones is WeVideo.
**You will NOT be judged for your editing or the quality of your video**
Examples from previous years
Everyone’s story will be different, but to get an idea of videos we have had in previous years, see below:
Jordan White (overall winner 2016) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1GwLTPHYygw
Nahyan (overall winner 2015) https://youtu.be/ZrFzu_ql33g
Luke (overall winner 2014) https://youtu.be/jsA2tGyaVHA