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Biz Kidz Academy 
2022 Virtual Writing & Video Competition
For Kidpreneurs, Creative Writers, Artists & Performers

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                     About Biz Kidz Academy

Founded by Dr. Marlene Jackson and daughter, Ashley Cole,                Biz Kidz Academy is a Christian-focused non-profit 501 (c) organization developed to creatively empower students (Ages 8-18).  Biz Kidz Academy engages elementary, middle, and high school students in real-world business experiences, events and activities. Our mission is to inspire students to creatively embrace their entrepreneurial spirit, lead confidently, think critically, and be financially responsible. Our goal is to empower students with the creative guidance, resources, and tools required  to be confident and self-assured decision makers.

              About the 2022  Competition

On Saturday, April 30. 2022, Biz Kidz Academy sponsored our annual Creative Essay and Video Presentation Competition Award Ceremony. The ceremony was held in Columbia Maryland to  encourage students to creatively express themselves.  Participants competes with other students  within their same age and grade categories.

                                                           Prizes Included: 
  • $500.00 Frances Barber Scholarship
    (For College-Bound High School Students)

  • Letters of Congratulation Issued by the Maryland Governor Office
  • Letters of Congratulation presented by Howard County Executive Calvin Ball
  • Dell Laptops
  • Book Bags
  • More
                                                   Submission Guidelines
Competing kids and teens were encouraged to submit an original 500-word paper or 5 -10-minute engaging video presentation.
The winners were  selected by a selected panel of judges. Competitors were judged on their ability to articulate and display clearly their written and oral communications skills.  Participants  chose a  familiar topic that inspired them.  They were also required to explain why they deserve to be selected as a competition winner. CREATIVITY COUNTED!

Young competitors chose to submit one of the following:


                                                        500-Word Essay  
       Writing competitors were judged on their overall ability to  
       clearly compose and express their ideas in written form. 
       Participants were judged on their creative
ability to:
  • Clearly introduce the topic.
  • Effectively write the main points.
  • Demonstrate accurate spelling, grammar, and
    punctuation.
  • Clearly summarize the topic.
  •  Adhere to the 500-word requirement

                                                     Video Presentation
        Video submissions were also submitted.  Videos 
        incorporated still images, illustrations, animations, 
        slides, and text,
and other creative business expressions. 
        Competitors were judged on their overall effectiveness  and 
        creative ability to:
  • Present an engaging and attention-grabbing presentation
  • Speak with confidence and authority     
  • Display appropriate visuals
  • Adhere  to the required 5-10-minute time limit

                                       Frances Barber Scholarship
                         (For High School College-Bound Students)
Honoring the loving memory of an extraordinary mother and grandmother, Biz Kidz Academy awards its annual  $500.00 Frances Barber Educational Scholarship to a college-bound high school student.
 
                                Other Biz Kidz Academy Programs

High School – College Transition Program

Biz Kidz Academy High School – College Transition Program is a business-building platform created to build partnerships with higher learning institutions. The objective of the program is to provide college-level entrepreneurs with an additional resource tool to utilize with existing college business resources.  College students will participate in individual and team building entrepreneurial projects as they gain valuable real-world lifelong learning skills including, goal setting, problem solving.  Visit our website for more information. 

                                          Biz Kidz In-Flight Initiative
Biz Kidz Academy is excited to announce our expansion into Atlanta and Canada. We offer aspiring young entrepreneurs and innovative students an opportunity to launch and grow their business and creative ideas.  We look forwarded to expanding into other regions around the world.

                                                     Atlanta Chapter
A special thank you to Tracy Lewis and Dena Patrice for coordinating the Biz Kidz Atlanta Chapter.  In partnership with Atlanta's Recreation and Parks and  Futon Library Systems, a workshop series was offered to kidpreneurs throughout Atlanta.   A special thank you to Tracy Lewis and Dena Patrice for coordinating the Biz Kidz Atlanta Chapter.

                                                       Canada Chapter
In conjunction with The Niagara Falls Public Library, Biz Kidz Academy sponsored a one-day on Saturday, May 18, 2019.  During the series, kids and teens developed vision boards, business plans, marketing brands, websites, and business budgets. A special award ceremony was celebrated as Niagara Falls Mayor Diodati   presented Canada's Biz Kidz with a Workshop Certificate of Completion.

                                        
Call For Sponsors
                                     
Our dream  is to raise enough capital to provide students laptops and scholarships year round.  We’re reaching out to sponsors to help us  to raise enough capital to continue to provide financial support to students who seek higher education. 


Please contact Dr. Marlene Jackson at bizkidz2017@gmail.com  to discover how you can become a partner and help us raise donations to empower our creative students nationwide.

          Biz Kidz Academy Registration Form

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Once your competition entry form AND VIDEO RELEASE FORM (Download from above) have been received, we will email you with the final instructions.
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