2027 Submissions
Wednesday, March 31, 2027 @ 11:59 p.m.
- Work created for CWI classes completed after April 3, 2026, is accepted.
- Please review the submission requirements below before submitting your work.
Categories
Highlight your class research and projects by creating a poster to display and present during the event.
- Students may submit up to two (2) posters.
- For your submission, PowerPoint or PDF files of your poster are accepted.
- Please add your name and a title on the poster.
- Poster should be 36" x 48".
- Color throughout you poster with text, images, and shapes is encouraged.
- Please refrain from using a solid dark color or full image for the background. Full color backgrounds will not be printed.
- To ensure print quality, posters should be designed at 300 pixels per inch. For a 36" x 48" poster, this would be 10,800 by 14,400 pixels.
- In your submission, you will select a one-hour time frame, between 2 and 5 p.m., to present and share your work with event attendees.
Present your class projects, accomplishments, or experiences.
- Your presentation may be presented live or recorded.
- Students may submit up to one (1) presentation.
- The same presentation may not be used for both a live presentation and a recorded presentation.
- Create a title for your presentation to use in your submission.
- Presentations should not exceed five (5) minutes in length.
Live Presentations
Live presentations will take place at the Connections Conference event.
- As part of your submission, you will select a time frame to present, between 2 and 5 p.m.
- You are expected to bring all materials necessary for the presentation.
- Please be prepared with multiple ways to access any necessary files.
- Following your presentation, there will be a five-minute question and answer period.
Recorded Presentations
- Recorded presentations may be submitted using a link to the presentation on YouTube or Microsoft Stream.
Student clubs may present any work completed by club members at an event approved by Student Engagement.
- Each club may submit one (1) entry for judging.
- Approved events may include, but are not limited to, community service, research, projects, etc.
- Presentations may be in the format of your choice (e.g., a 10-minute presentation/video/demonstration, an installation, a table event, or a poster).
- All work must be created and produced by students, featuring students and their work.
- Events not approved by Student Engagement can be presented at the event but will not be judged nor awarded prize money.
Current enrichment groups at CWI include:
- Business Professionals of America
- Entrepreneur Lab
- Honors Program
- Honor Society
- Army ROTC
- Skills USA
- Speech & Debate
Enrichment group work may include, but is not limited to, community service, research, projects, etc.
- Each enrichment group may submit one (1) entry for judging. Additional entries may be presented as time and space allows.
- Presentations may be in the format of your choice (e.g., a 10-minute presentation/video/demonstration, an installation, a table event, or a poster).
- All work must be created and produced by students, featuring students and their work.