Become an Exhibitor
Shine the spotlight on your product or business concept or expansion plans by putting your idea in front of investors and business experts, along with spectators from around the region. As an exhibitor, you will be included in SmartPrize promotion and marketing efforts to help draw attention to your business concept. Your participation tells investors, judges and the public that you’re serious about driving your idea to the next level.
Eligibility
Anyone from anywhere who is at least 18 years old at the time of registration may enter an Exhibit in SmartPrize.
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Public Vote
During the voting period, April 13 – 14 spectators vote for a Crowd Favorite Prize using a digital polling system. This year’s Crowd Favorite will take home $1,000.
Juried Awards
Juried Awards are decided by a panel of regionally acclaimed business experts and event sponsors. SmartPrize presents three Juried Awards:
Innovation: Minimum $2,250
Start-Up: Minimum $5,250
Expansion: Minimum $7,500
Tourism: $3,000
The final judges panel will be announced prior to the competition.
Winners
Winners of the Crowd Favorite and Juried Awards will receive their monetary prizes in a lump sum to the individual Exhibitor in whose name the Exhibit registration was submitted. Any additional components of prize packages will be awarded as redemption certificates.
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OFFICIAL RULES FOR SMARTPRIZE EXHIBITORS