Introduction
Nothers The Award Store partnered with Competitive Kids, an organization dedicated to fostering innovation and entrepreneurship among young students, to create a specialty awards program. The program aimed to recognize and celebrate the outstanding achievements of young innovators in the Competitive Kids Innovation Contests (CIC).
Background
Competitive Kids Innovation Contests (CIC) is an annual event that encourages students to develop innovative solutions to real-world problems. Participants present their projects to a panel of judges, showcasing creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. Recognizing the importance of celebrating these young talents, Competitive Kids STEM sought a partner who could provide high-quality, memorable awards for the winners.
Objectives
- To design and produce unique awards that reflect the prestige and significance of the Competitive Kids Innovation Contests.
- To ensure the awards align with Competitive Kids' values of innovation, creativity, and excellence.
- To deliver the awards in time for the CIC Awards Gala.
Shardul Athavale, Competitive Kids, Brad Harwood and Ruth Harland from Nothers The Award Store and Shifali Jain, Competitive Kids at the 2024 CIC Awards Gala on Sunday, May 26, 2024.
Solution
Nothers The Award Store collaborated closely with the Competitive Kids team to understand their vision and requirements. The process involved several key steps:
- Consultation and Concept Development: Nothers initiated the project with an in-depth consultation to grasp the essence of CIC and the importance of each award category. The team brainstormed various design concepts that would embody the spirit of innovation and excellence.
- Design and Concepting: Leveraging state-of-the-art technology and artistic craftsmanship, Nothers created several concepts. Each design was meticulously crafted to ensure it resonated with the young innovators' achievements and the overall theme of the competition.
- Customization and Personalization: Personalization was a critical component. Nothers ensured each award was customized with the winner's name, contest title, and the year. This level of detail added a personal touch, making each award a cherished keepsake.
- Production and Quality Assurance: Once the designs were approved, Nothers moved to the production phase, maintaining stringent quality control to ensure each award met the highest standards of excellence.
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Timely Delivery: Nothers coordinated with Competitive Kids to schedule the delivery of the awards well ahead of the winners' announcement, ensuring a seamless and stress-free experience.
Outcome
The awards program was a resounding success. The CIC winners were thrilled with their unique, personalized awards, which beautifully encapsulated their hard work and dedication. The awards not only served as a testament to their achievements but also motivated other participants to strive for excellence in future competitions. CKSTEM proudly considers Nothers a valued partner. Nothers The Award Store is promoted on their website under partners. A 3-year partnership agreement was also signed between the two companies as a result of the success achieved with the awards program.
Feedback
Both Competitive Kids and the award recipients expressed high praise for Nothers The Award Store. The collaboration was a perfect blend of creativity, quality, and professionalism.
Conclusion
The partnership between Nothers The Award Store and Competitive Kids highlights the impact of thoughtful and well-executed recognition programs. By celebrating young innovators' achievements with distinctive and personalized awards, Nothers helped create memorable moments that will inspire future generations of problem solvers and innovators.
For details on the Competitive Kids Innovation Contests and to see the CIC 2024 winners, visit Competitive Kids.