Shark Tank Competition
Attention Student Members: Enter the 2024 CMAA Shark Tank Competition
Is there a product/software/ concept that you think the club industry could benefit from? Tell us how you see your creation improving or revolutionizing the club space for a chance to win $1,000!
All submissions are due by 12:00 noon EST on Monday, February 5, 2024.
Rounds & Categories
There are three rounds in the CMAA Shark Tank competition:
- Round One: enter the competition by filling out the entry form and submitting a one-minute video (max) giving a brief overview of your idea. You may want to watch a couple episodes of Shark Tank to get a better idea of how to give your presentation.
- Round Two: if selected to move on to this round, you will have up to five minutes to present your idea/concept to a panel of club managers (Sharks) via Zoom.
- Round Three: the final round will take place at the World Conference and Club Business Expo in Las Vegas, NV. If selected, you will have up to five minutes to present your idea/concept to a panel of club managers (Sharks) and a LIVE CMAA audience! Please note, if selected for Round Three, you must be attending the 2024 World Conference to present. Virtual presentations are not permitted.
Categories:
- Food & Beverage/Catering/Events
- Communication & Technology
- Sports & Recreation
- Member Benefits
- Family Programming
Guidelines
Judging Criteria for Round One
- Videos must be less than one minute and points will be deducted if they exceed.
- If you submit an idea with a group, at least two group members must present in the video—one group member may NOT present the concept solo. All group members must be in the video and acknowledged.
- Presentation is well rehearsed and executed.
- Everyone is dressed professionally.
- Idea is creative.
- Idea is applicable to the club industry.
Judging Criteria for Round Two
- Presentations must be less than five minutes and points will be deducted if they exceed the allotted time.
- If entering as a group, all group members must be present via Zoom, and everyone must have a speaking part.
- Presentation is well rehearsed and executed.
- Everyone is dressed professionally.
- Idea is creative.
- Idea is applicable to the club industry.
Judging Criteria for Round Three
- Presentations must be less than five minutes and points will be deducted if they exceed five minutes.
- If entering as a group, all group members must be present at the World Conference, and everyone must have a speaking part.
- Presentation is well rehearsed and executed.
- Everyone is dressed professionally.
- Idea is creative.
- Idea is applicable to the club industry.
Award
- First Place = $1,000 Visa Gift Card
- Second & Third Place = $500 Visa Gift Card