ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Big Idea competition is scheduled for Thursday, December 18th. The event was originally scheduled for last week Wednesday but was postponed due to weather.
In 2025, 325 applications were received from 66 schools in 18 states. Over $55,000 in awards to be given out. BIG Idea did hold the virtual event for the out-of-state finalists on Tuesday, December 10th.
The itinerary for Thursday, December 18th is still the following:
Luncheon: 12:00 – 1:00 (RSVP requested)
Welcome: 1:00 – 1:15 pm
Finalists’ Elevator Pitches: 1:15 – 1:45 pm
Young Business Owner Panel: 1:45 – 2:30 pm
- Noah Felderman, Feldy’s Ice Cream
- Samantha Wipf, Optimal Performance Physical Therapy
- Caleb Hubert, Caleb’s Aquatics and Heads To Tails
Awards Presentations: 2:30-2:55 pm
Partners in Business Award – for teachers Sponsored by Angelhaus
BIG Idea Wellness Award – $500 & scholarship Sponsored by Independent Health Services
BIG Idea Agriculture Innovation Award – $500 & scholarship Sponsored by South Dakota Agriculture Foundation
BIG Idea Hometown Business Award – $500 & scholarship Sponsored by South Dakota Retailers Association
BIG Idea Maker Award – $500 & scholarship Sponsored by Blackout Industries
BIG Idea Competition – Out-of-State Finalists
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- 3rd place – $250 and scholarships
- 2nd place – $500 and scholarships
- 1st place – $1000 and scholarships
BIG Idea Competition – In-State Finalists
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- 3rd place – $250 and scholarships
- 2nd place – $500 and scholarships
- 1st place – $1000 and scholarships
The event at JFAC is free and open to the public.