Sponsors for the four BIG Idea specialty categories have reviewed top entries and selected the entry that best fits their category.  These winners will be invited to particpate in the final event and present their elevator pitches at the BIG Idea Awards Ceremony on December 10 at Northern State University.   Thank you to our award sponsors!  To see the full list of Finalists, Honorable Mentions and Special Category Winners, click HERE.  We look forward to meeting all the students who will be participarting in the Final Competition and Awards Ceremony on December 10th.  The Awards Ceremony will be held at 1 pm at the Johnson Fine Arts Center at Northern Sate University and is open to the public.

WELLNESS CATEGORY WINNER
Sponsored by Independent Health Solutions
NeuroGrip by Pranav Srinivasan and Nishchal Talugula of Edison High School (NJ)

AG INNOVATION CATEGORY WINNER
Sponsored by SD Agriculture Foundation
Boekelheide Airborne Mosquito Spraying by Ty Boekelheide of Northwestern High School

HOMETOWN BUSINESS CATEGORY WINNER
Sponsored by SD Retailers Association
Pretty Paws Staycation by Macee McGregor and Bentley Miotke of Webster High School

MAKERS CATEGORY WINNER
Sponsored by Blackout Industries
EV Evolution by Zander Harry of Groton High School