Big Ideas Grand Prize Pitch Day

​The Andrew and Virginia Rudd Family Foundation Big Ideas Grand Prize Pitch Day and Awards Celebration brings together the Big Ideas community to honor and showcase our most outstanding student-led social innovations.

​This event will feature our 2024-25 Big Ideas finalists, who will present their projects during a networking reception and poster session. The evening will also include the Grand Prize Pitch Competition, where the top finalist teams will deliver live pitches to a panel of distinguished judges for the chance to win top honors and the $10,000 Grand Prize.

​The event will conclude with an Awards Celebration, recognizing this year’s exceptional finalists, as well as the mentors, judges, and sponsors who supported their journeys.

Event Agenda

​💡 Poster Session: Engage directly with student innovators as they unveil their 2025 Big Ideas.

​🎤 Grand Prize Pitch Competition: Witness the excitement as the top 5 Big Ideas teams compete for the prestigious $10,000 Grand Prize.

​🏆 Awards Celebration and Reception: Network and celebrate this year's finalists, mentors, judges, and sponsors.