SMART BUSINESS AWARD (SBA)

With thanks to Folens, publishers of Smart Business, the Smart Business Award (SBA) returns for 2023/24 with an EXCITING NEW ANGLE.

THIS YEAR’S STUDENT CHALLENGE IS TO:

-RESEARCH the marketing mix of an existing product/service….. (Product/Price/Place/Promotion)……

-ADAPT the product…..

-CREATE a new marketing mix……

-REFLECT on what you have learned

Who Can Enter?

-Any student whose school is registered with the Student Enterprise Programme 2023/24 can enter

-Students do not have to be taking part in mini-company in order to enter this competition

We want you to be INNOVATIVE & CREATE a different version of the product or service!!!

SHORTLISTING REQUIRED

A maximum of ONE ENTRY PER CATEGORY PER SCHOOL will be accepted.

Schools are asked to shortlist internally and submit one junior/intermediate and one senior category entry via the online portal.

Format of Entry:

-A3 poster (electronic)

-Front of poster should cover the detail of the marketing mix

-Back of poster should contain detail of students’ sources

Categories:

-Junior Category – 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd year students (Group Entry)

(Complements 2nd year CBA for Business Studies)

-Senior Category – TY,4^th, 5^th, 6^th year students & Youthreach students* (Individual Entry)

*Youthreach students must be no older than 18 years of age to enter

Rules & Regulations:

-School must be registered with SEP 2023/24 in order to qualify to enter

-Judges’ decision is final

-Entry must be made via the online portal

-No late entries accepted

Marking Scheme:

Prizes:

Junior Category:

-€500 voucher: Student Winner(s)

-€500 voucher: Winning Teacher (for classroom supplies)

Senior Category:

-€500 voucher: Student Winner(s)

-€500 voucher: Winning Teacher (for classroom supplies)

 OPENS NOVEMBER 2023