On February 8, eight finalists in 满帆’s annual 球场! Competition came together to give 演讲 to a panel of judges that included representatives from WWE and Orlando Venues (which operates the Amway Center).

The event took place as part of a week’s worth of programming presented by the 满帆 business programs. The yearly line-up of panels, 演讲, and workshops is collectively known as 满帆 Means 业务, and it culminates with finalists presenting their solutions to common problems associated with the world of entertainment and media. Nearly 50 students responded to a series of challenge prompts designed by guest judges Kirk Wingerson (Marketing Division Manager, Orlando Venues) and John Saboor (Executive Vice President of Special 事件, WWE). Applicants were invited to submit a one-sheet proposal or a short video outlining a solution for a pre-determined problem. Finalists were asked to prepare a formal keynote presentation, which they then presented to Kirk and John. The top three presenters were awarded scholarships for first, 第二个, and third place totaling $45,000.

Other events on offer throughout the week included a hiring event geared towards business students and hosted by 满帆’s Career Development department. Aflac这样的公司, AppleOne, 布希花园, and Clean the World came out to meet and talk with students. The Student Club Association hosted an open mic night and pizza party. Program directors from each of the university’s business programs also presented workshops on topics like the power of nostalgia marketing and angel investing. Networking, panel, and pitch events were open to both campus and online students.

Dr. 希瑟Dartez, Program Director for 满帆’s Entertainment 业务 master’s program, described this year’s 球场! Competition as better than ever.

“It’s always wonderful to work with community partners like WWE and Orlando Venues, who are very kind to take time out to support our students. But the best part is that the student got to think strategically and come up with solutions that could benefit those recognizable, 有效的公司,”她说。.

Congratulations to all the finalists. Check out their names, along with the winners, below.

球场! 竞争的赢家:

• First Place — Isaiah Goldston (电影制作 master’s program)
• Second Place — Megan Fessenden (Entertainment 业务 bachelor’s program)
• Third Place — Eric Sharkey (移动开发 bachelor’s program)

其他决赛:

• Lilia Iza (Entertainment 业务 master’s program)
• Ramon Fernandez (游戏设计 bachelor’s program)
• John Mix (运动比赛转播 bachelor’s program)
• Tommy Olson (移动开发 bachelor’s program)
• Sally Glaser (电影制作 master’s program)