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Contest Details
Here are the rules and regulations surrounding the event. Don’t hesitate to contact us with any questions!
Email [email protected] with any questions.
In order to participate all applicants must:
- Be in K-8th grade
- Fill out the online application
- Fill out the business plan ad-lib
- Family-Friendly Content Only
- Parental Permission and Release must be signed
- There are 2 grand prizes
- $250 grand prizes will be awarded as follows:
- $250 to the individual with the most “likes” on Instagram
- $250 for the Judge’s Choice Award
- 2 Grand Prizes will be awarded based on the following criteria:
- Judges’ Choice: decided by Judges
- Social Media Choice: to be eligible for this prize, participant(s) must record a short pitch, post to instagram as a reel, and tag My First Nest Egg. Alternatively, participants can send to My First Nest Egg to post. The participant(s) whose pitch has the most “likes” will receive this prize.
- Employees or relatives of employees of My First Nest Egg are not eligible to win the grand prizes but are welcome to participate.
Business Plan Ad-Lib
A business plan is a great way to teach kids about money because it helps them learn how to set financial goals, plan for expenses, forecast potential profits and develop a strategic vision. The process fosters financial education, critical-thinking and decision-making skills, all which are essential for managing money effectively.