2017 EDISON UNIVERSE CONTEST
Please review the 2017 Edison Universe Contest Guide to view benefits of contest participation, receive tips for creating a great submission, and see examples of
successful entries. You may enter your information in the spaces below to submit your entry to Mindy Manes at [email protected] by April 21, 2017. You
should get an email confirmation when your submission has been received.
PRIMARY CONTACT INFORMATION
First Name
Last Name
School
School Website
Enter website in this format: http://www.yourwebsite.com.
Address 1
Address 2
City
State
Postal Code
Grade Level
Email
Phone
ENTRY INFORMATION
Company Name
Company Website
If you have established a company, enter that name here.
IMPORTANT: Take care that the organization and product names
are spelled EXACTLY the way they should appear. Many companies
and products/services should have symbols (such as ™, ©, and ®)
included.
If you have established a company that is producing the product/service
that you are nominating, please provide the website URL. Use this format
where the entire http address is included: http://www.yourwebsite.com .
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Company Logo
If you have a company or brand logo, please either insert a link to it in this
space above or attach a high-resolution image of the logo when you email
your entry. This should be in JPEG or PNG image format, with dimensions
no smaller than 800x600 pixels and a file size of 2MB or less. This image
might be used on the Edison Awards website, newsletter, promotional
materials and/or judging process.
Product/Service
Name of Product/Service
Image of Product or
Service
Product/Service
Website
If you have a website URL specifically for your product/service (in addition
to your company URL), please enter it here, using this format where the
entire http address is included: http://www.yourwebsite.com.
Product/Service
Logo
If you have a separate logo for your product or service, please either insert
a link to it in this space above or attach a high-resolution image of the logo
when you email your entry. This should be in JPEG or PNG image format,
with dimensions no smaller than 800x600 pixels and a file size of 2MB or
less. This image might be used on the Edison Awards website, newsletter,
promotional materials and/or judging process.
Please either insert a link to your product's image in this space above
or attach a high-resolution image of the product/service when you
email your entry. The image should be a high-resolution image in
JPEG image format, with dimensions no smaller than 800x600 pixels
and a file size of 5MB or less. This image might be used on the Edison
Awards website, newsletter, promotional materials and/or judging
process.
Video Link #1
Video Link #2
Videos are one of the most effective ways for our judges to evaluate your entry. You may provide up to two URL links to YouTube or Vimeo videos or presentations about your
product or service, entering the entire http address as shown in this example: http://www.yourvideo.com.
Snapshot
Description
Provide in 70 characters or less, counting spaces, (approximately seven words) a brief description that captures your new innovation.
Thumbnail
Description
2017 EDISON UNIVERSE CONTEST
Provide a brief description in 300 characters or less, including spaces, (approximately 50 words) that best describes your new innovation. Judges will use this information to get a
clear overview of your product or service. IMPORTANT: This thumbnail description below is a critical element in your entry because it is the first thing that the judges will read
about your product/service. It is strongly suggested that you work with your colleagues to craft a carefully worded and correctly spelled thumbnail description that is as descriptive
as possible. It should be understandable to anyone; getting feedback from individuals outside of your targeted industry, in addition to industry experts, is highly recommended.
Differentiation
If there are other, similar products/services already in the marketplace, please describe in 630 characters or less (approximately 100 words) how your innovation differentiates itself
from the competition.
Availability Date
Category
When did/will your innovation become available to the public? If you
do not plan to release it to the public, put "N/A."
Choose a category from the drop-down list.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Built on the heritage of Thomas Edison and the 28-year legacy of the Edison Awards, the evaluation criteria ensures that student(s) can clearly
communicate and showcase their entry. There are no precise, objective metrics that unambiguously define a product or service’s level of
innovation. Edison Awards has developed an evaluation system and a corresponding set of assessment tools and scales to allow for a fair,
honest and equitable assessment of each entry.
While responding to each evaluation criteria, realize that there may be overlaps and interactions among the four areas. While responding to
each section within 630 characters (approximately 100) words may be a challenge, nominees are encouraged to employ focus, clarity, and
precision in their responses so each entry can best be assessed on its merits. On the occasion when our judges have questions, you may be
contacted to provide additional information during the judging process.
Criteria #1:
CONCEPT
Opportunity, conception, method & development
In the true spirit of Thomas Edison, our organization looks for innovations that not only address a need and solve a problem, but also seize an
opportunity and create a new market or industry. And true to Edison’s work, the Edison Awards is interested in the overall method and
development of the concept and opportunity. How did discovery, collaboration, iteration, prototyping, etc. contribute to the conception and
development of your innovation as it progressed from genesis to design and implementation?
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In 630 characters or less (approximately 100 words), please describe the basis of the concept, method of development and the overall process of bringing the concept to life.
Criteria #2:
VALUE
Need/desire, differentiation, advantage & cost
For Edison, value was a primary driver for his innovations. How does your innovation satisfy an existing need or desire? Please provide
evidence for how your offering is different and whether it has distinct, game-changing advantages over any alternatives. Also important is its
unique value proposition—the relationship between its cost/benefits and its economic desirability.
In 630 characters or less (approximately 100 words), please provide an explanation of your concept’s underlying need or desirability, its distinct advantages, unique value
proposition and cost-desirability profile.
Criteria #3:
DELIVERY
Message, engagement, availability, achievement
Edison was not only an accomplished innovator, but also a great communicator, marketer and master of delivery. How is the message and
broader story of your innovation communicated in clear and compelling ways? Please provide interesting examples of how you have engaged
consumers, and how you have made your offering available to the marketplace. Finally, describe how the value proposition of your offering is
being achieved, fulfilled and validated in the marketplace.
In 630 characters or less (approximately 100 words), please provide a clear sense of how you are positioning, communicating, distributing, marketing and validating your innovation.
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Criteria #4:
IMPACT
Sustainability, social responsibility & potential
Edison devoutly believed that real innovation not only demonstrated commercial success, but also impacted the world in meaningful ways.
What is the immediate and long term impact your innovation has on the environment and society as a whole? How does your offering
establish a vision or provide inspiration to future innovation and innovators?
In 630 characters or less (approximately 100 words), please share the impact and results your innovation is having on the environment, society as a whole, future innovations and
future innovators.
Social Media
Please provide the URL/link(s) to any social media profiles dedicated to your product or service, and/or to your company.
Social Media Links for Company
Social Media Links for Product/Service
Facebook
Facebook
LinkedIn
LinkedIn
Twitter
Twitter
Google+
Google+
Instagram
Instagram
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Contributors
Recognizing Thomas Edison's team approach to innovation, the Edison Awards recognize and honor the team involved with the design, development, and
manufacturing of your entry. You will have the opportunity to provide up to six additional names and contact information.
First Name
Last Name
Phone
Email
Grade Level
First Name
Last Name
Phone
Email
Grade Level
First Name
Last Name
Phone
Email
Grade Level
First Name
Last Name
Phone
Email
Grade Level
First Name
Last Name
Phone
Email
Grade Level
First Name
Last Name
Phone
Email
Grade Level