Badgers Sett Enterprise Challenge 2015

We are pleased to announce the results of the fifth annual Badgers Sett Enterprise Challenge as part of the run-up to Global Entrepreneurship Week.

Sponsored by former BBC Apprentice star Ruth Badger and the John Cracknell Youth Enterprise Bank, the event allows entrants to present an enterprising idea to a judging panel made up of representatives from the private, public and community sectors.

Students had the opportunity to enter the Badgers Sett Enterprise Challenge under three different categories including Primary Schools, Secondary Schools and Post -16.

Councillor Martin Mancey, Portfolio Holder for Energy City, said:

“There were some fantastic entries, and many of the young people who entered the competition walked away with sponsorship deals and business opportunities.”

Griffin Primary School won first place in the Primary School category for their gardening project and Nathan Jones of Newland St John’s CofE Primary School was the runner up. 

12-year-old Millie Notarantonio from St Mary’s College won the Secondary School’s category for her personalised products, with 15-year-old Connor Jones of Malet Lambert was the runner up with his bespoke t-shirts.

The Post-16 category was won by 19-year-old Lauren Bird of Coco Diamondz with her natural solution of organic and vegan friendly teeth whitening, whilst the runner up was 19-year-old Amy Chisholm of Bridlington for her health and beauty business.

Councillor Mancey continued:

“There is no doubt that Hull has many talented young people and yet again the Badgers Sett Enterprise Challenge has identified some of the most enterprising ones in the city.

“I look forward to seeing them all in the final.”

The winners of each section will now get the opportunity to go on to double their winnings during Global Entrepreneurship Week on Thursday 18 November.

Ruth Badger will be joined by Louise Upfold, winner Badgers Sett Enterprise Challenge 2014, Heidi-Victoria Ireland of The Warren, Paul Ellis of RB, Councillor Martin Mancey andSteve Cowton of Siemens.

Heidi-Victoria Ireland, The Warren, said:

“It was a privilege to be involved in the judging panels of Ruth Badger Enterprise Challenge, we had some great enterprising ideas from all the different age ranges and there is no doubt  that Hull is leading the way in nurturing future entrepreneurial talent.

“All the winners will sell their ideas in a clear and enterprising way to Ruth Badger and her colleagues in Global Entrepreneurship Week.”

Ruth Badger, Chair of Judges, said:

“As always I am looking forward to seeing what the young people have to offer in my enterprise challenge.

“It’s always a privilege to hear their very confident pitches as they explain their business ideas and there is no doubt in my mind this is partly due to the work of the award winning John Cracknell Youth Enterprise Bank and Hull City Council’s commitment to youth entrepreneurship.”