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PROUDLY PRESENTED BY Student Entrepreneur National Competition
PROUDLY PRESENTED BY
Student Entrepreneur National Competition
STUDENT ENTREPRENEUR NATIONAL COMPETITION
JUDGE QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
PLEASE USE THE JUDGING CRITERIA TO EVALUATE ALL STUDENT ENTREPRENEURS
JUDGING CRITERIA
1. Business Fundamentals
a. The ability to communicate their business and vision effectively. 10
b. The viability and profitability of their business through financial performance information for the years they have been in operation.
10
c. The ability to identify, reach and impact their target market through advertising and public relations strategies
10
Total 30
2. The Entrepreneur The applicant has demonstrated the following:
a. Determination and perseverance to succeed as an entrepreneur through overcoming obstacles while operating their business.
10
b. The ability to anticipate and embrace change in a competitive environment along with the challenges of growing their business.
10
c. Ethical standards they have set out for themselves and their business and how they have dealt with ethical issues they have encountered.
10
Total 30
3. Lessons Learned The applicant has demonstrated the following:
a. How they applied their learning experiences, both positive and negative, to increase their potential for success
10
b. Utilizing the assistance of experienced business people to provide guidance and leadership
10
Total 20
4. Future Plans The applicant has demonstrated the following:
a. Future plans for the company and how they propose to achieve these goals. 10
b. Their personal plans for the future (open to interpretation – can include their business or utilizing the skills they have gained as a young entrepreneur to explore future employment)
10
Total 20
Overall Total 100
STUDENT ENTREPRENEUR NATIONAL COMPETITION
JUDGE QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
PLEASE USE THE JUDGING CRITERIA TO EVALUATE ALL STUDENT ENTREPRENEURS
COMPETITION FORMAT Written Report Each student entrepreneur is required to create a written report that outlines all aspects of the business, and explains how they have met the judging criteria. Written reports are limited to a total of four (4) printed pages on 8½” x 11” sized paper. If a cover page is used, it will be counted as one of the four (4) pages. They are also allowed one (1) printed 8 ½” x 11” page insert summarizing the financial results of the business. Any confidential financial information should be included on this sheet. Live Presentation Each student entrepreneur will have a twenty-eight (28) minute time block to deliver a live audio/visual presentation to the judges. After the student entrepreneur is introduced, the structure will be as follows: Five (5) Minutes Equipment set-up and written report distribution Twelve(12) Minutes Live audio/visual presentation Ten (10) Minutes Questions and answer period One (1) Minute Equipment tear-down and student exits room NOTE: An Enactus assigned League Coordinator will keep track of the time.
JUDGING PROCESS 1. During the set-up period, the student entrepreneur will distribute their written report. At this time, take out a
green Individual Evaluation Sheet and write the name of the competing student in the space provided. As well, use this time to read the written report.
NOTE: Make notes on this green Individual Evaluation Sheet throughout the presentation, keeping in mind that the students will use these comments to help improve their businesses and presentations, positive constructive feedback is encouraged.
2. After each student entrepreneur has completed their twenty-eight (28) minute presentation time block, fill out
the yellow Cumulative Score Sheet, assigning a point value for all criteria for each student entrepreneur. Repeat steps 1-2 for all competing student entrepreneurs. 3. After you have seen all the presentations in their entirety, on the yellow Cumulative Score Sheet rank the
student entrepreneurs in order of preference with one (1) being the best.
NOTE: A tie between two or more student entrepreneurs is not permitted. Please rank each presentation from first to last, assigning no two students with the same rank.
4. Once you have completed your rankings, write a student entrepreneurs name next to each ranking at the
bottom of the yellow Cumulative Score Sheet. Once every judge has made their decision, the League Coordinator will begin the process of tabulating the results. Please do not discuss your rankings with other judges during this time.
5. Hand in all your green Individual Evaluation Sheets and your yellow Cumulative Score Sheet to the League
Coordinator.
Student Entrepreneur National Competition Individual Evaluation Sheet
NAME OF STUDENT ENTREPRENEUR:
Please offer insights below on how effectively the student met the judging criteria. They will receive and use this feedback later to help improve their business and presentation. Be sure to also assign an overall rating in the box to the right of each criterion. Finally, we strongly encourage you to provide written feedback in the Comments sections. Note that this is the ONLY formal feedback the students receive from judges so please take the time to complete the entire form as thoroughly as possible. CRITERION 1: BUSINESS FUNDAMENTALS
How well has the applicant demonstrated the following: a. The ability to communicate their business and vision effectively.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
b. The viability and profitability of their business through financial performance information for the years they have been in operation.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
c. The ability to identify, reach and impact their target market through advertising and public relations strategies.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Comments:
CRITERION 2: THE ENTREPRENEUR
How well has the applicant demonstrated the following: a. Determination and perseverance to succeed as an entrepreneur through overcoming obstacles while operating
their business.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
b. The ability to anticipate and embrace change in a competitive environment along with the challenges of growing their business.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
c. Ethical standards they have set out for themselves and their business and how they have dealt with ethical issues they have encountered.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Comments:
/30
/30
CRITERION 3: LESSONS LEARNED How well has the applicant demonstrated the following: a. How they applied their learning experiences, both positive and negative, to increase their potential for success.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
b. Utilizing the assistance of experienced business people to provide guidance and leadership.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Comments:
CRITERION 4: GROWTH AND FUTURE PLANS
How well has the applicant demonstrated the following:
a. Future plans for the company and how they propose to achieve these goals.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
b. Their personal plans for the future (open to interpretation – can include their business or utilizing the skills they have gained as a young entrepreneur to explore future employment)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Comments:
Suggestions for Improvement/Overall Comments:
/20
/20
In this area, please provide valuable general insights and suggestions related to the student’s | *In this section, please offer any constructive feedback regarding the business. student’s annual report and audio/visual presentation. | | | | | | | | *These comments have no direct impact on the scoring of the student. They are strictly being provided as recommendations the | student can consider for future improvement.
Student Entrepreneur National Competition Individual Evaluation Sheet
NAME OF STUDENT ENTREPRENEUR:
Please offer insights below on how effectively the student met the judging criteria. They will receive and use this feedback later to help improve their business and presentation. Be sure to also assign an overall rating in the box to the right of each criterion. Finally, we strongly encourage you to provide written feedback in the Comments sections. Note that this is the ONLY formal feedback the students receive from judges so please take the time to complete the entire form as thoroughly as possible. CRITERION 1: BUSINESS FUNDAMENTALS
How well has the applicant demonstrated the following: a. The ability to communicate their business and vision effectively.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
b. The viability and profitability of their business through financial performance information for the years they have been in operation.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
c. The ability to identify, reach and impact their target market through advertising and public relations strategies.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Comments:
CRITERION 2: THE ENTREPRENEUR
How well has the applicant demonstrated the following: a. Determination and perseverance to succeed as an entrepreneur through overcoming obstacles while operating
their business.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
b. The ability to anticipate and embrace change in a competitive environment along with the challenges of growing their business.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
c. Ethical standards they have set out for themselves and their business and how they have dealt with ethical issues they have encountered.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Comments:
/30
/30
CRITERION 3: LESSONS LEARNED How well has the applicant demonstrated the following: a. How they applied their learning experiences, both positive and negative, to increase their potential for success.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
b. Utilizing the assistance of experienced business people to provide guidance and leadership.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Comments:
CRITERION 4: GROWTH AND FUTURE PLANS
How well has the applicant demonstrated the following:
a. Future plans for the company and how they propose to achieve these goals.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
b. Their personal plans for the future (open to interpretation – can include their business or utilizing the skills they have gained as a young entrepreneur to explore future employment)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Comments:
Suggestions for Improvement/Overall Comments:
/20
/20
In this area, please provide valuable general insights and suggestions related to the student’s | *In this section, please offer any constructive feedback regarding the business. student’s annual report and audio/visual presentation. | | | | | | | | *These comments have no direct impact on the scoring of the student. They are strictly being provided as recommendations the | student can consider for future improvement.
Student Entrepreneur National Competition Individual Evaluation Sheet
NAME OF STUDENT ENTREPRENEUR:
Please offer insights below on how effectively the student met the judging criteria. They will receive and use this feedback later to help improve their business and presentation. Be sure to also assign an overall rating in the box to the right of each criterion. Finally, we strongly encourage you to provide written feedback in the Comments sections. Note that this is the ONLY formal feedback the students receive from judges so please take the time to complete the entire form as thoroughly as possible. CRITERION 1: BUSINESS FUNDAMENTALS
How well has the applicant demonstrated the following: a. The ability to communicate their business and vision effectively.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
b. The viability and profitability of their business through financial performance information for the years they have been in operation.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
c. The ability to identify, reach and impact their target market through advertising and public relations strategies.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Comments:
CRITERION 2: THE ENTREPRENEUR
How well has the applicant demonstrated the following: a. Determination and perseverance to succeed as an entrepreneur through overcoming obstacles while operating
their business.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
b. The ability to anticipate and embrace change in a competitive environment along with the challenges of growing their business.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
c. Ethical standards they have set out for themselves and their business and how they have dealt with ethical issues they have encountered.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Comments:
/30
/30
CRITERION 3: LESSONS LEARNED How well has the applicant demonstrated the following: a. How they applied their learning experiences, both positive and negative, to increase their potential for success.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
b. Utilizing the assistance of experienced business people to provide guidance and leadership.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Comments:
CRITERION 4: GROWTH AND FUTURE PLANS
How well has the applicant demonstrated the following:
a. Future plans for the company and how they propose to achieve these goals.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
b. Their personal plans for the future (open to interpretation – can include their business or utilizing the skills they have gained as a young entrepreneur to explore future employment)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Comments:
Suggestions for Improvement/Overall Comments:
/20
/20
In this area, please provide valuable general insights and suggestions related to the student’s | *In this section, please offer any constructive feedback regarding the business. student’s annual report and audio/visual presentation. | | | | | | | | *These comments have no direct impact on the scoring of the student. They are strictly being provided as recommendations the | student can consider for future improvement.
Student Entrepreneur National Competition Individual Evaluation Sheet
NAME OF STUDENT ENTREPRENEUR:
Please offer insights below on how effectively the student met the judging criteria. They will receive and use this feedback later to help improve their business and presentation. Be sure to also assign an overall rating in the box to the right of each criterion. Finally, we strongly encourage you to provide written feedback in the Comments sections. Note that this is the ONLY formal feedback the students receive from judges so please take the time to complete the entire form as thoroughly as possible. CRITERION 1: BUSINESS FUNDAMENTALS
How well has the applicant demonstrated the following: a. The ability to communicate their business and vision effectively.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
b. The viability and profitability of their business through financial performance information for the years they have been in operation.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
c. The ability to identify, reach and impact their target market through advertising and public relations strategies.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Comments:
CRITERION 2: THE ENTREPRENEUR
How well has the applicant demonstrated the following: a. Determination and perseverance to succeed as an entrepreneur through overcoming obstacles while operating
their business.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
b. The ability to anticipate and embrace change in a competitive environment along with the challenges of growing their business.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
c. Ethical standards they have set out for themselves and their business and how they have dealt with ethical issues they have encountered.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Comments:
/30
/30
CRITERION 3: LESSONS LEARNED How well has the applicant demonstrated the following: a. How they applied their learning experiences, both positive and negative, to increase their potential for success.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
b. Utilizing the assistance of experienced business people to provide guidance and leadership.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Comments:
CRITERION 4: GROWTH AND FUTURE PLANS
How well has the applicant demonstrated the following:
a. Future plans for the company and how they propose to achieve these goals.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
b. Their personal plans for the future (open to interpretation – can include their business or utilizing the skills they have gained as a young entrepreneur to explore future employment)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Comments:
Suggestions for Improvement/Overall Comments:
/20
/20
In this area, please provide valuable general insights and suggestions related to the student’s | *In this section, please offer any constructive feedback regarding the business. student’s annual report and audio/visual presentation. | | | | | | | | *These comments have no direct impact on the scoring of the student. They are strictly being provided as recommendations the | student can consider for future improvement.
Student Entrepreneur National Competition Individual Evaluation Sheet
NAME OF STUDENT ENTREPRENEUR:
Please offer insights below on how effectively the student met the judging criteria. They will receive and use this feedback later to help improve their business and presentation. Be sure to also assign an overall rating in the box to the right of each criterion. Finally, we strongly encourage you to provide written feedback in the Comments sections. Note that this is the ONLY formal feedback the students receive from judges so please take the time to complete the entire form as thoroughly as possible. CRITERION 1: BUSINESS FUNDAMENTALS
How well has the applicant demonstrated the following: a. The ability to communicate their business and vision effectively.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
b. The viability and profitability of their business through financial performance information for the years they have been in operation.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
c. The ability to identify, reach and impact their target market through advertising and public relations strategies.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Comments:
CRITERION 2: THE ENTREPRENEUR
How well has the applicant demonstrated the following: a. Determination and perseverance to succeed as an entrepreneur through overcoming obstacles while operating
their business.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
b. The ability to anticipate and embrace change in a competitive environment along with the challenges of growing their business.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
c. Ethical standards they have set out for themselves and their business and how they have dealt with ethical issues they have encountered.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Comments:
/30
/30
CRITERION 3: LESSONS LEARNED How well has the applicant demonstrated the following: a. How they applied their learning experiences, both positive and negative, to increase their potential for success.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
b. Utilizing the assistance of experienced business people to provide guidance and leadership.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Comments:
CRITERION 4: GROWTH AND FUTURE PLANS
How well has the applicant demonstrated the following:
a. Future plans for the company and how they propose to achieve these goals.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
b. Their personal plans for the future (open to interpretation – can include their business or utilizing the skills they have gained as a young entrepreneur to explore future employment)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Comments:
Suggestions for Improvement/Overall Comments:
/20
/20
In this area, please provide valuable general insights and suggestions related to the student’s | *In this section, please offer any constructive feedback regarding the business. student’s annual report and audio/visual presentation. | | | | | | | | *These comments have no direct impact on the scoring of the student. They are strictly being provided as recommendations the | student can consider for future improvement.
Student Entrepreneur National Competition Individual Evaluation Sheet
NAME OF STUDENT ENTREPRENEUR:
Please offer insights below on how effectively the student met the judging criteria. They will receive and use this feedback later to help improve their business and presentation. Be sure to also assign an overall rating in the box to the right of each criterion. Finally, we strongly encourage you to provide written feedback in the Comments sections. Note that this is the ONLY formal feedback the students receive from judges so please take the time to complete the entire form as thoroughly as possible. CRITERION 1: BUSINESS FUNDAMENTALS
How well has the applicant demonstrated the following: a. The ability to communicate their business and vision effectively.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
b. The viability and profitability of their business through financial performance information for the years they have been in operation.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
c. The ability to identify, reach and impact their target market through advertising and public relations strategies.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Comments:
CRITERION 2: THE ENTREPRENEUR
How well has the applicant demonstrated the following: a. Determination and perseverance to succeed as an entrepreneur through overcoming obstacles while operating
their business.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
b. The ability to anticipate and embrace change in a competitive environment along with the challenges of growing their business.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
c. Ethical standards they have set out for themselves and their business and how they have dealt with ethical issues they have encountered.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Comments:
/30
/30
CRITERION 3: LESSONS LEARNED How well has the applicant demonstrated the following: a. How they applied their learning experiences, both positive and negative, to increase their potential for success.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
b. Utilizing the assistance of experienced business people to provide guidance and leadership.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Comments:
CRITERION 4: GROWTH AND FUTURE PLANS
How well has the applicant demonstrated the following:
a. Future plans for the company and how they propose to achieve these goals.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
b. Their personal plans for the future (open to interpretation – can include their business or utilizing the skills they have gained as a young entrepreneur to explore future employment)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Comments:
Suggestions for Improvement/Overall Comments:
/20
/20
In this area, please provide valuable general insights and suggestions related to the student’s | *In this section, please offer any constructive feedback regarding the business. student’s annual report and audio/visual presentation. | | | | | | | | *These comments have no direct impact on the scoring of the student. They are strictly being provided as recommendations the | student can consider for future improvement.
Student Entrepreneur National Competition Individual Evaluation Sheet
NAME OF STUDENT ENTREPRENEUR:
Please offer insights below on how effectively the student met the judging criteria. They will receive and use this feedback later to help improve their business and presentation. Be sure to also assign an overall rating in the box to the right of each criterion. Finally, we strongly encourage you to provide written feedback in the Comments sections. Note that this is the ONLY formal feedback the students receive from judges so please take the time to complete the entire form as thoroughly as possible. CRITERION 1: BUSINESS FUNDAMENTALS
How well has the applicant demonstrated the following: a. The ability to communicate their business and vision effectively.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
b. The viability and profitability of their business through financial performance information for the years they have been in operation.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
c. The ability to identify, reach and impact their target market through advertising and public relations strategies.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Comments:
CRITERION 2: THE ENTREPRENEUR
How well has the applicant demonstrated the following: a. Determination and perseverance to succeed as an entrepreneur through overcoming obstacles while operating
their business.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
b. The ability to anticipate and embrace change in a competitive environment along with the challenges of growing their business.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
c. Ethical standards they have set out for themselves and their business and how they have dealt with ethical issues they have encountered.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Comments:
/30
/30
CRITERION 3: LESSONS LEARNED How well has the applicant demonstrated the following: a. How they applied their learning experiences, both positive and negative, to increase their potential for success.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
b. Utilizing the assistance of experienced business people to provide guidance and leadership.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Comments:
CRITERION 4: GROWTH AND FUTURE PLANS
How well has the applicant demonstrated the following:
a. Future plans for the company and how they propose to achieve these goals.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
b. Their personal plans for the future (open to interpretation – can include their business or utilizing the skills they have gained as a young entrepreneur to explore future employment)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Comments:
Suggestions for Improvement/Overall Comments:
/20
/20
In this area, please provide valuable general insights and suggestions related to the student’s | *In this section, please offer any constructive feedback regarding the business. student’s annual report and audio/visual presentation. | | | | | | | | *These comments have no direct impact on the scoring of the student. They are strictly being provided as recommendations the | student can consider for future improvement.
Student Entrepreneur National Competition Individual Evaluation Sheet
NAME OF STUDENT ENTREPRENEUR:
Please offer insights below on how effectively the student met the judging criteria. They will receive and use this feedback later to help improve their business and presentation. Be sure to also assign an overall rating in the box to the right of each criterion. Finally, we strongly encourage you to provide written feedback in the Comments sections. Note that this is the ONLY formal feedback the students receive from judges so please take the time to complete the entire form as thoroughly as possible. CRITERION 1: BUSINESS FUNDAMENTALS
How well has the applicant demonstrated the following: a. The ability to communicate their business and vision effectively.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
b. The viability and profitability of their business through financial performance information for the years they have been in operation.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
c. The ability to identify, reach and impact their target market through advertising and public relations strategies.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Comments:
CRITERION 2: THE ENTREPRENEUR
How well has the applicant demonstrated the following: a. Determination and perseverance to succeed as an entrepreneur through overcoming obstacles while operating
their business.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
b. The ability to anticipate and embrace change in a competitive environment along with the challenges of growing their business.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
c. Ethical standards they have set out for themselves and their business and how they have dealt with ethical issues they have encountered.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Comments:
/30
/30
CRITERION 3: LESSONS LEARNED How well has the applicant demonstrated the following: a. How they applied their learning experiences, both positive and negative, to increase their potential for success.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
b. Utilizing the assistance of experienced business people to provide guidance and leadership.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Comments:
CRITERION 4: GROWTH AND FUTURE PLANS
How well has the applicant demonstrated the following:
a. Future plans for the company and how they propose to achieve these goals.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
b. Their personal plans for the future (open to interpretation – can include their business or utilizing the skills they have gained as a young entrepreneur to explore future employment)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Comments:
Suggestions for Improvement/Overall Comments:
/20
/20
In this area, please provide valuable general insights and suggestions related to the student’s | *In this section, please offer any constructive feedback regarding the business. student’s annual report and audio/visual presentation. | | | | | | | | *These comments have no direct impact on the scoring of the student. They are strictly being provided as recommendations the | student can consider for future improvement.
Student Entrepreneur National Competition
CUMULATIVE SCORE SHEET
Judge’s Name: _______________________________
Criterion #1 Business Fundamentals Max 30pts.
Criterion #2 The Entrepreneur Max 30pts.
Criterion #3 Lessons Learned Max 20pts.
Criterion #4 Growth and Future Plans Max 20pts.
TOTAL Max 100 Pts.
Rank – Please rank the student entrepreneurs in order, 1 being your first choice.
Student Entrepreneur National Competition CONFIDENTIAL DISCLOSURE AGREEMENT
In consideration for the student entrepreneur applicant (the Discloser), we ask the Student Entrepreneur National Competition Judge (The Receiver) to abide by the following: 1. Disclosure. Discloser agrees to disclose, and Receiver agrees to receive the Confidential Information. 2. Confidentiality.
No Use. Recipient agrees not to use the Confidential Information in any way, or to manufacture or test any product embodying Confidential Information, except for the purpose set forth above.
No Disclosure. Recipient agrees to use its best efforts to prevent and protect the Confidential Information, or any part thereof, from disclosure to any person other than Recipient's employees having a need for disclosure in connection with Recipient's authorized use of the Confidential Information.
Protection of Secrecy. Recipient agrees to take all steps reasonably necessary to protect the secrecy of the Confidential Information, and to prevent the Confidential Information from falling into the public domain or into the possession of unauthorized persons.
3. Limits on Confidential Information. Confidential Information shall not be deemed proprietary and the Recipient shall have no obligation with respect to such information where the information:
Was known to Recipient prior to receiving any of the Confidential Information from Discloser;
Has become publicly known through no wrongful act of Recipient;
Was received by Recipient without breach of this Agreement from a third party without restriction as to the use and disclosure of the information;
Was independently developed by Recipient without use of the Confidential Information; or
Was ordered to be publicly released by the requirement of a government agency. 4. Ownership of Confidential Information. Recipient agrees that all Confidential Information shall remain the property of Discloser, and that Discloser may use such Confidential Information for any purpose without obligation to Recipient. Nothing contained herein shall be construed as granting or implying any transfer of rights to Recipient in the Confidential Information, or any patents or other intellectual property protecting or relating to the Confidential Information. 5. Term and Termination. The obligations of this Agreement shall be continuing until the judging of the Student Entrepreneur National Competition is completed.
Signed: ____________________________ Company: __________________________ Print Name: _________________________ Date: ______________________________
PROUDLY PRESENTED BY
Student Entrepreneur National Competition
