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The 2010 Enterprise Awards:
Enterprising Students Survive the Griffin's Nest!
The Governor handing over cheque to the winning team
Venturefest Yorkshire, Wednesday 10th February 2010, York Racecourse
After a closely run contest in the Griffin's Nest Competition between the schools in the region, Easingwold School emerged triumpand with their 'Power Prints' project. The successful team, one of which is seen here with the Governor of the Merchant Adventurers, Dr Paul Shepherd, demonstrated a range of printed promotional mugs, t-shirts, coasters, and bags promoting healthy living. They were presented with the winner's trophy and a cash prize of £1,000 which will help them to develop their project further and to invest in enterprise education within their school.
The runners-up award went to Archbishop Holgate's School, York for 'Gardening Companions' project and the 'most innovative prize' was awarded to the team from Rossett School, Harrogate for 'Teach2Text'. Apart from their trophies both teams also won cheques for £500 each donated by the Company of Merchant Adventurers of the City of York.
The Competition brought together teams from across the area, who were tasked with coming up with a product or service that would benefit their local community. Paul Shepherd commented, "The Griffin's Nest has provided proof, if it were needed, that young people in the regionare committed to support their local communities whilst at the same time demonstrating their qualities as potentail entrepreneurs of the future. The Merchant Adventurers are delighted to lend them a helping hand and to be involved in this inspiring event.
Sue Gradwell, Executive Director of NYBEP, co-ordinators of the Enterprise Inspirations element of Venturefest added, "The Merchant Adventurers sponsorship of Griffin's Nest was greatly appreciated and it is fantastic that as well as representing the great enterprise heritage of York, the Merchant Adventurers are also encouraging the entrepreneurs of the future."