Judging Critera

Judges are looking for project ideas that

  • Offer a balance of Environmental, Social & Economic benefits
    • Environmental Benefits: Save greenhouse gas emissions
    • Social Benefits: Educate or create community value in
      some way
    • Economic Benefits: Save money
  • Are creative - bringing an innovative solution to a common problem and communicating it with a sense of humour and fun
  • Provide a tangible link to Ben & Jerry’s - whether using Ben & Jerry’s product or reflecting Ben & Jerry’s heritage as a social business
  • Have the potential to be scaled up into a business that becomes a tool for environmental and social change
You will also have to show us that you can definitely:
  • Communicate effectively on complex issues
  • Motivate yourself to work hard without the need for close supervision
  • Motivate others to support their project and work well in a team
  • Adapt quickly to new situations, and ideas