Ellis County YEC 2025-2026

The competition will be held at the Memorial Union in the Black and Gold Room
Parking will be in the public parking to the West of the Memorial Union

Trade Show: Black and Gold room
Presentation: TBD

PRIZES
1st Place Prize: $1000.00
2nd Place Prize: $500.00
3rd Place Prize: $300.00

Best Trade Show: $200.00
People's Choice: $200.00
Ready to Launch: $200.00

Fort Hays Entrepreneur of the Year: $500.00

The event will be open to the public for voting on the best trade show and will also allow businesses to sell their goods if they have any available. 

Local media will be present

Executive Summary due on for before Nov. 5th at 5:00 PM

Nov. 5th - 8th Notify James if you need any extra requirements (extension cord, eating restriction, etc.)

Trade Show Setup: 8:00
Start presentation: 9:00
Lunch: 11:00
Teardown Trade Show: 11:30
Award Ceremony: 12:00
Leave: 12:35

Lunch will be provided. 

Trade Show Setup: 8:00
Start presentation: 9:00
Lunch: 11:00
Teardown Trade Show: 11:30
Award Ceremony: 12:00
Leave: 12:35