This year’s Challenge drew in 280 enterprises from across Michigan! The depth and breadth of innovation was inspiring. A high caliber group of social entrepreneurship judges from around the country reviewed submissions to The Challenge, and we're excited to announce the following finalists and runners-up!
Finalists will present their ventures at
Friday’s Social Entrepreneurship Showcase from 4 – 5:30pm, followed by an awards ceremony from 5:30 – 7pm. In addition to receiving cash awards and admission to Michigan Corps’ Fellowship from our various sponsors, these finalists will also be considered for an additional $1,000 People’s Choice Award, selected by the audience on the basis of finalists’ presentations.
Additional panel discussions on the topics of social entrepreneurship and impact investing will take place from 1 – 4pm at the Max M. Fisher Music Center in Detroit. The public is invited!
Click here for details and registration.
And, here are our finalists and runners up!
Finalists
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Wheels for Workers
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On the Rise Bakery
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Welding Artisan Center
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Detroit Food Academy
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Vehicle City Tacos
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City Girls Soap
Runners Up
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Youth Transit Alliance
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Lazlo
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Pill Pouch
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Smart Girls Guide to Self Defense
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BetterHope
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Eden Urban Farms
Support Service Prizes
Recipients for the following awards will be announced at our awards ceremony on Friday.
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Jaffe Right Start Prize
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NEW Building Strong Non-Profits Prize
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TechTown Detroit Prize
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D:hive BUILD Social Prize
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The Grand Circus Prize
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Community Ventures Honor Roll
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People’s Choice Award