Calling all creative minds of Ohio’s 4-H members! Jolly Pets and Horsemen’s Pride are excited to announce a unique opportunity for young innovators passionate about pets and equines. We’re hosting a Product Innovation Contest where you can showcase your ideas for new dog and/or equine products.
Guidelines:
1. Eligibility: Open to all 4-H program members.
2. Categories: Participants can submit ideas for dog products, equine products, or both.
3. Submission Requirements:
– Detailed description of the product idea.
– Potential benefits and features of the product.
– Any sketches, diagrams, or prototypes (if available).
– Explanation of how the product addresses a specific need or improves the life of pets or horses.
– Originality of product, cannot be something that already exists.
– Optional: A short video presentation/photos or sketches (not mandatory but encouraged).
– Deadline: September 21, 2024
4. Judging Criteria:
– Creativity and Innovation: How original and inventive is the product idea?
– Practicality: Is the product feasible to manufacture and market?
– Impact: Will the product positively impact the lives of dogs, horses, or their owners?
– Presentation: Clarity and effectiveness of the submission.
5. Prize:
– The winning product idea(s) will be chosen for production by Jolly Pets and/or Horsemen’s Pride.
– The submitter(s) of the chosen product(s) will receive a $1,500 scholarship prize each.
– Additionally, winners will have the opportunity to work with our product development team to further refine their ideas and see them come to life.
Submit your product ideas at: https://jollypets.com/pages/product-innovation-contest?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR2KDhq2DsyV1B67HxWv_WCvOAzK1kvqh1f5Iq8GOVC17rnx55RpialoU3k_aem__l-lt-cllILlTcL_bj5Crw
If you have any questions about the contest, please contact Carissa Kehr CKehr@jollypets.com or Chris Temple ctemple@jollypets.com
