SPARK TANK FINALE
April TBD, 2025 4:30 PM-7:30 PM
JA World Huizenga Center at the Lillian S. Wells Pavilion
1130 Coconut Creek Blvd.
Coconut Creek, FL 33066
SPARKS ARE FLYING IN THE TANK!
See the Next Generation of CEOs and Meet JA’s Budding Entrepreneurs!
JA Fellows Spark Tank Finale is the culminating event of Junior Achievement of South Florida’s 8 month long high school entrepreneurship program. Sixteen company teams will compete for the coveted title of “JA Company of the Year”.
JA student teams start with an idea for a business and build and run their business over the school year. Teams are coached and mentored by business leaders as they secure investors, source, market and sell their products. Company Teams participate in a series of competitions including JA Video Commercial, JA Stage Presentation, JA Interviews and JA Signature Awards.
At the Spark Tank Finale, each team will make its final presentation to SHARKS who will judge the results of each company and determine the JA Company of the Year. Attendees at the event will select the People’s Choice Award team winner.
WATCH THE 2024 COMPANY COMMERCIALS
MEET KEYNOTE SPEAKER CHRIS GANNON
Chris Gannon, CEO and cofounder of Bolay (along with his father, Tim Gannon) wanted to do more than simply create a restaurant. He wanted to create a lifestyle brand. Through listening, researching, taste-testing, and experimenting, he sought out the talent and developed the ideas necessary to bring about the boldest, freshest brand in the fast-casual dining market.
As a world-traveler, Chris has tasted international cuisine from professional kitchens and friendly homes. He knows what makes flavors great. After years of listening to people describe just what they wanted and craved from their food, Chris finally realized what the restaurant scene urgently needed—a brand that believed in excellent food fueling an active and amazing lifestyle. Bolay may be fast-casual dining, but its extraordinary and nutritious fare sets it ahead of the pack.
Bolay’s business model, mission, and vision are rooted in the same dedication to excellence that has always motivated Chris as an entrepreneur. It’s also paired with a spirit of fun that is apparent to guests as soon as they walk in the door. The name Bolay combines the restaurant’s signature dish (the “bol”) with the interjection “Olé!” to evoke the excitement around the brand, good health and great living.
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AND THE 2023 JA SPARK TANK FINALE WINNERS ARE…
RISING STAR AWARD
Dillard High School
COMPANY OF THE YEAR
1st Place: NSU University School – SugarWare
2nd Place: American Heritage – Bottle Buddy
3rd Place: Everglades – Serenity Scents
BEST STAGE PRESENTATION
1st Place: NSU University School – SugarWare
2nd Place: American Heritage – Bottle Buddy
3rd Place: Dillard – SAFE LIFE 365
BEST ANNUAL REPORT
1st Place: NSU University School – SugarWare
2nd Place: American Heritage – Bottle Buddy
3rd Place: Marjory Stoneman Douglas – That’s Lit
BEST COMMERCIAL
1st Place: Everglades – Serenity Scents
2nd Place: Marjory Stoneman Douglas – That’s Lit
3rd Place Tie: American Heritage – Bottle Buddy
NSU University School – SugarWare
BEST TRADE BOOTH
1st Place: Everglades – Serenity Scents
2nd Place: Saint Andrews – Sparkl
3rd Place: NSU University School – SugarWare
2024 BEST COMMERCIALS
2024 PHOTO GALLERY
THANK YOU JA FELLOWS PROGRAM SUPPORTERS!
