Phase 1: The Abstract
Summarize & Outline Your Great Idea!
You’ve registered for the Project & Pitch, now what?!
Phase 1:
It is time to begin outlining your great idea to impact a global goal.
The Abstract allows you to consider the stakeholders of your project, to begin to sketch out next steps, a budget, and your plan to turn this idea into action.
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We are here to support you in this process! Please do not hesitate to reach out to Antonia, SD Challenge Coordinator, with any questions: SDC@bccic.ca
You will bring your 1st Draft of the Abstract to our SDC Mentor Night (December 1, 6-8pm) where you will have the opportunity to discuss your ideas with experts in the field of business, leadership, sustainability, and impact making.
The Final Draft of the Abstract will be submitted on December 21 where it will be reviewed by the Challenge Committee to determine which teams will move forward into Phase 2: Presenting at the SDC Finale in February.
Abstract
The purpose of this abstract is to help you and your team put your great idea on paper! It is a tool to help you evaluate stakeholders, impact, and break your big idea into smaller next steps.
Email your completed Abstract to Antonia, SD Challenge Coordinator at: SDC@bccic.ca.
Abstract Submission Deadline: December 21, 2022.
How will the Project & Pitch be Evaluated?
Team Attendance at Mentor Night on November 23 (5 points)
Completion of Online SDC Course (5 points)
Participation in Mentoring Opportunities in January-February (5 points)
Written Submission (65 points)
Presentation (20 points)
TOTAL POINTS = 100
Rules
1. NO PLAGIARISM. No copying of any existing materials in any form of print or media including web pages, video clips, film, unless properly cited and legally obtained.
2. Groups. Groups must consist of 2 to 6 students in grades 8 to 12 from the Central Okanagan. They may be school or inter-school groups or groups from a particular organization or charity so long as the ages are within the grade category.
3. Community Partner Organization. Each team must be working with a Community Partner Organization (NGO, CSO, non profit, social enterprise). Consult our Team Community Partner List or choose your own *and have us confirm their eligibility.
4. Mentorship. Teams are expected to be at mentor events. The use of mentors is a mandatory part of the platform and can include parents, teachers and others but must also include at least one from our list of mentors provided.