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UNE Business School’s 2016 Innovation Challenge – Photo Gallery

by bamon2 | Nov 25, 2016 | Community Engagement, School Events | 0 comments

MC extraordinaire Dave Couri kept everyone excited throughout the day’s events
No event is complete without the group selfie!
Group selfie achieved!

Tom Croft (L) and Dan Emery from The Welder’s Dog spoke on the challenges of starting a business in Armidale.
The Welder’s Dog owners recounted the experiences that got them to their successful business today.
Dr Lou Conway, Matt Pine from Austockphoto, the first online library of all-Australian stock images at a fair price for all with Professor Alison Sheridan

Audience members from St John Paul College, Coffs Harbour
Finalist Kyanna Villano from Duval High School
Tayla from Orara High School presents on her ethical clothing company, “Beez Kneez”

Kayla and Lilly from Guyra High School present their Cloud-based medical triage app “Triage+”
An awesome group from Kentucky Primary came up to Armidale to take part in the event as special audience members
The panel of judges hard at work – Dan and Tom from the Welder’s Dog, Myee Gregory from Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand and Professor Alison Sheridan made judgements on each presentation based on a variety of criteria.

Myee Gregory was present as a judge and a speaker on behalf of Chartered Accountants Australia New Zealand, who generously sponsored the $1000 first prize.
Moli from Orara pitched her idea, the Peg Clip “Steel Pegz”, with help from her demonstrators.
Demonstrators from Orara High helped to showcase Moli’s concept.

Participants and supporters from Orara High School.
Tamsyn and Isabel from St John Paul College talk us through their magnetised hair clip idea, saving lost bobby pins everywhere.
Armidale High School gets involved!

A smile of relief from Lilly from Guyra High School after her pitch was successfully delivered!
Isabel from St John Paul College sporting a grin post-3 minute pitch.
Our legends from Kentucky Primary didn’t escape the spotlight… our MC Dave had them up the front for an edible insect eating competition.

Myee Gregory made a presentation after lunch on Pitching your Personal Brand.
UNE Business School staff member Brent Gregory was a supportive audience member for Myee Gregory’s presentation!
Some of the Duval High group enjoying the afternoon’s entertainment.

Warm congratulations to our first place winner, Ciara from St John Paul College with her social enterprise focused “Pay it Forward” app – here with Myee Gregory on behalf of donor Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand
Lilly and Kayla from Guyra High came in second with their Cloud-based medical triage app, here with Head of the UNE Business School, Professor Alison Sheridan.
Here with third place, Kyanna Villano (R) and Audience Choice winner Yoganesh (L) from Duval High School, alongside some more proud parents from among UNE Business School staff!

Congratulations to Yoganesh from Duval, as well as Careers Advisor Lana Hardman.
A highly commended was awarded to the TAS group with their Disability learning app “Yabbergums”, here accepting their award from Professor Alison Sheridan.
The second Audience Choice Award iPad mini went to Moli from Orara High.

All the winners of the day with MC Dave, Lou Conway, Alison Sheridan and Myee Gregory.
The First Aid Kit Subscritpion “Monthly Medic” team from St John Paul College – Chelsea, Jasmine, Siena and Darragh.
Emma, Charlie and Manahil from Bishop Druitt.

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