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