Awards

These awards recognize the top teams that best combine an innovative venture idea, an excellent business plan and an outstanding presentation to demonstrate most convincingly an attractive investment opportunity.

Global Champion
$100,000 investment
The Moot Corp^® Pontoon Fund will offer the winner the opportunity to receive a $100,000 equity investment, that initially will be in the form of convertible debt; consider it an “early bridge” loan. To receive this investment, the winning team must be committed to launching its venture.

First Runner-Up - $5,000

Other Finalists - $1,000

Awards Within Each Division of the Opening Round

Outstanding Business Plan
This award recognizes the business plan that best demonstrates superior writing and analytical skills, and that best reflects marketing, management, and financial acumen in a clear, concise and convincing manner.

Outstanding Presentation
This award recognizes the presentation that best exemplifies superior oral, visual and interactive skills, and that best demonstrates poise, professionalism, and an ability to think on one's feet.

Awards Within Each Division of the Money Rounds

Murphree Venture Challenge Winner - $3,000

Winners of the other Challenges - $1,000

NOTE: The judges will determine each of the award winners. In unique circumstances, the judges may create special awards, such as "Boldest Venture."