Ms Emma Hassell of St Philips Christian College, Gosford, placed first in the 2015 Wild Fig Young Entrepreneur Support (YES) Awards on Tuesday, November 24.
Ms Hassell was awarded for her creativity, entrepreneurial spirit and passion with her creation of iParty.
iParty is an innovative application that targets busy parents and provides a full service for parties and events, from suggesting themes and activities through to ordering food, selecting the venue, decorations and all other party essentials.
Guest judge, Ms Kerry Ruffels said: “Emma’s business plan was well considered with good attention to the user experience of the app and a slightly better than normal consideration for start-up cash and the needs of the target market.”
As a result of Ms Hassell placing first, St Philips Christian College, Gosford, will receive $1,000 worth of Apple products, donated by Forsythes Recruitment, with her teacher receiving a complimentary dinner for two at L’Isle de France, Terrigal.
Chairman of the YES Awards Committee Mr Bruce Cottrill said: “This awards program is not intended as an academic award. “It rewards creativity, communication and passion. “Each year we have seen a steady improvement in both quality of communication and passion for the business solution that students are trying to sell.” Mr Cottrill said.
Wild Fig Service Alliance is a not for profit organisation consisting of members representing a broad range of established businesses on the Central Coast who are collectively focused on improving service standards within their own businesses and the local community.
Media release,
Nov 24, 2015
Phaedra Pym,
A Way with Words