Calling All Students!

Join us as a student judge, and decide who wins the People's Choice Award!

This unique opportunity allows students to assess and engage with innovative ventures during the Trade Show. It also provides a chance to meet seasoned business owners and entrepreneurs from the Wichita area. As a student judge, you'll gain firsthand insights into what the competition and entrepreneurship entail, empowering you with valuable knowledge.

Join us on May 2nd, between 10:30 AM and 1 PM in this exciting journey of networking, learning, and exploring the vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem of Wichita.

A group of judges visiting a booth interacts with the competitors.

People's Choice Award

An exciting feature of the Shocker New Venture Competition Trade Show is the People's Choice Award, an award recognizing the collaborative efforts and innovative ideas of competing teams.

The distinctive aspect of this award is that it is exclusively awarded by fellow students who attend the trade show, acting as judges to select the most deserving team.