Concord University student entrepreneur shines in competition | State & Region

ATHENS – Concord University junior Ellie Hawcroft has acquired a 3rd award in collegiate organization plan competitions for her proposed new enterprise NutriKick, a foods and beverage choice that gives healthier choices in locations where foods and beverage selections are restricted to fast foods and chain restaurants.

She obtained her most current honor previously this thirty day period when she was awarded $750 at a level of competition held in conjunction with the Bridging Innovation Meeting in Charleston, W.Va.

NutriKick would goal pupils and college members in the more compact college or university cities exactly where on-campus and off-campus food and beverage offerings are very restricted in both of those choice and functioning several hours. The goal markets consist of individuals that function or practice over and above conventional working hrs, vegetarian and vegan shoppers that practical experience limited solutions and menus, and all those that search for gluten-free of charge possibilities to the conventional fare readily available in cafeterias and similar shops.

Ellie was also awarded $750 in the WV Innovation + Business enterprise Product Competitiveness (WVIBMC) point out finals hosted a short while ago on the campus of Marshall University. She landed in the winner’s circle with a to start with-position finish at Concord’s 4th once-a-year Company Plan Competitors held in Athens on March 3. The acquire netted her an $800 award. She received an added $300 for capturing the common vote.

Harmony President Kendra Boggess honored Ellie with the President’s Pride Award for her good results in the contests.

Ellie is from Barnsley, England, and is majoring in company administration and minoring in entrepreneurship at Harmony. She is coached by Dr. Angela Addair, Director of Entrepreneurial Reports.

“I’m so proud of Ellie, she signifies Harmony so very well. She certainly is one particular of a sort,” Dr. Addair claimed.

For added facts about Entrepreneurial Studies at Concord College, please make contact with Dr. Angela Addair at [email protected] or 304-384-5245.