Last week, Impact held its contest for a free ticket to this year’s Impact Gala.  People from all over the country told us why they wanted to go to the gala, and the entrants were placed in a random draw.

Now, the results are in and the winner has been selected!  The ticket to the Impact Gala goes to @daniellevine on Twitter.  Congratulations to daniellevine and many thanks to all of the contest participants!

If you are still interested in participating in our conference, you can still register as a delegate! The deadline is Saturday, October 31, 2009 at 11:59pm EST. Click here for more information.

The inaugural Impact Pitch Competition will be taking place on Saturday, November 21st, 2009, as part of the 6th annual Impact National Conference. Four youth entrepreneurs will be given the opportunity to showcase their vision to a panel of judges and hundreds of like-minded delegates. We encourage you to participate in this great opportunity!

Details:

Saturday, November 21st, 2009
Westin Harbour Castle Hotel
3:30 – 5:00pm

Prizes

1st Place
$10,000 of advisory provided by KPMG

2nd Place
$5,000 of advisory provided by KPMG

4 Finalists will receive a complimentary pass to the Impact National Conference valued at over $900

Eligibility

Applicants must be between the ages of 16 and 30.

Application Process

1. Candidates must contact rahul.bhagat@impact.org with their name, company name (if applicable), email and phone number to express their interest in participating and set up a time for the preliminary screening by November 1st, 2009.

2. The pre-screening will consist of an interview, where candidates must be prepared with a version of their pitch and be ready to field questions. Candidates will be screened on how well they can showcase their idea in a manner that engages the audience and the viability of their business plan.

3. The top four candidates will be notified via email and receive further instructions on presenting their pitch at the conference on Saturday, November 21st, 2009 downtown Toronto at the Westin Harbour Castle Hotel.

For details regarding the pitch and other questions, please feel free to contact rahul.bhagat@impact.org.

Here is your lucky chance to sign up for the 2009 Impact National Conference if you haven’t already done so!

Registration for the conference has been extended until Saturday, October 31^st 2009 at 11:59 PM EST.  In order to secure your spot for this exciting opportunity, please register today at www.conference.impact.org

The conference is valued at $900 per delegate, but due to generous sponsorship we are able to offer you the entire package for only $235! The delegate fee includes the following:

• 2 nights accommodation at the Westin Harbour Castle Hotel
• 6 meals including a 3-course banquet dinner
• The opportunity to meet and interact with top industry guests at an exclusive reception
• Listen, learn, and be motivated by some of the most inspirational speakers
• The opportunity to secure an internship / full-time job with today’s top companies during the exhibition
• Network and connect with 500 of the brightest students across the country
• Attend the annual Gala to see a keynote valued at over $30k

A few of our top speakers this year include:

• Andy Nulman, Co-founder of Airborne Mobile (former CEO of Just for Laughs Comedy Festival)
• Sunjay Nath, Author, The ABC’s of Student Leadership
• Norm Brodsky, Author, The Knack
• Jordan Banks, Managing partner of Thunder Road Capital & CEO of JumpTV (former Managing Director of eBay Canada)

For more information on the conference, please visit conference.impact.org or contact us at conference09@impact.org.

Impact is giving away a ticket to this year’s Impact Gala.  The ticket ($600 total value) features access to a silent auction in support of Make a Wish Foundation, an inspiring keynote address, and the Impact Awards ceremony.

The prestigious gala takes place on the evening of Friday, November 20, 2009 at the Westin Harbour Castle located in Downtown Toronto.  More information on the Impact Gala can be found here.

How to Enter:

The contest begins Monday, October 19, 2009 at 12:00 am EST and ends Friday, October 24, 2009 at 11:59 pm EST.

Twitter: Follow @ImpactOrg. Tweet with the hashtag #INC09 and tell us why you want to go to the Impact Gala.

Facebook: Add Impact’s Fan Page. Write on our Facebook fan page wall and tell us why you want to go to the Impact Gala.

Limit one entry per person per day.

Contest details can be found here.

For more information on eligibility requirements, please click here.

Recognized as Canada’s Premier Youth Entrepreneurship Conference, the 6^th annual Impact National Conference attracts 500 of the top post-secondary and high school students from across Canada. For two days youth leaders gather to learn, discuss and network with their peers and distinguished members of the entrepreneurial community. The conference features interactive workshops, keynote speakers, an exhibition, gala and awards ceremony. This year’s speakers include:

• Andy Nulman, Co-founder of Airborne Mobile (former CEO of Just for Laughs Comedy Festival)
• Sunjay Nath, Author, The ABC’s of Student Leadership
• Norm Brodsky, Author, The Knack
• Leslie Roberts, Global News Anchor (Impact Awards Host)
• Sarah Prevette, Founder of Sprouter
• Ali Asaria, Founder of Well.ca
• Daneal Charney, Founder of Leadership Reframed
• Austin Hill, Founder & CEO of Akoha
• Tuan Nugyen, Founder of Openspacemarketing
• Rahul Singh, Founder of GlobalMedic
• Anthony Del Col/Conor McCreery, Co-creators of Kill Shakespeare
• Jordan Banks, CEO of Jump TV (former Managing Director of eBay Canada)
• Brad Nathan, President of Lynx Equity
• Saul Colt, Founder of ZooCasa
• Tim McCleary, Founder of The Involvement Practice
• Shawn Saraga, Founder of Mr. Franchise
• Ruthie Burd, Founder of The Lunch Lady
• Darius Bashar, Co-Founder of Daily Challenge
• Mike McDerment, Founder of Freshbooks
• Susan Horvath, President of Mt. Sinai
• Andrew Au, Founder of Campus Intercept
• Marnie Walker, President & CEO of 401 Bay Centre
• Minna Van, Co-Founder of Urban Bella

FINAL Registration Deadline is Friday, October 23rd, 2009. To register and learn more about this year’s conference visit the Impact National Conference website.