Virtual Enterprises International

Online Written Submission Scoring - Marketing, Finance & HR Competition
2026-01-01 08:00 - 2026-01-08 13:30 (America/Halifax) | Online – At Your Own Pace
We’re looking for volunteer judges to evaluate student submissions for the Virtual Enterprises Human Resources, Marketing, and Finance Competitions. Judging is asynchronous and flexible—submissions will be assigned through the VE Competitions Manager, and judges can complete scoring at their own pace over multiple days.
Judges will assess written entries based on a provided rubric tailored to each department, including areas such as employee engagement strategies, branding and outreach plans, financial performance, and more. Each component will be rated on a 1 to 5 star scale, with 0.5 increments encouraged. No prior VE experience is required—just an interest in supporting the next generation of business leaders!

Business Overview Scoring - TX, FL ,NC
2025-12-19 08:00 - 2026-01-08 13:30 | Online – At Your Own Pace
We’re looking for volunteer judges to evaluate student submissions for the VE Business Overview Competition. Judging is asynchronous and flexible—judges will be assigned submissions through the VE Competitions Manager and can complete scoring over multiple days at their own pace.
Judges will evaluate written business overviews based on a provided rubric, covering elements such as company mission, rationale, marketing strategy, financial highlights, and overall organization. Each section will be rated from 1 to 5 stars (with 0.5 increments encouraged). No prior VE experience is needed—just a willingness to support future-ready students!

Kern Western Conf & Exhibition, Online Competitions
2025-12-18 - 2026-01-17 | Online – At Your Own Pace
The Kern Western Conference & Exhibition will be held at Dignity Health Arena, Theater and Convention Center, 1001 Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93301 on Tuesday, February 4, 2026. Join us for various competitions, a trade show, and networking opportunities.
The online submission competitions happen before the event, and the winners will be announced at the conference on February 4th.
Judging Period: December 18, 2025 – January 17, 2026
For this competition, you will be judging submissions on our VE Hub.
Please register below to be a judge for the following online submission-based competitions:
Marketing Plan: Firms submit a written marketing plan. Submissions are evaluated on strategy, clarity, feasibility, and professionalism.
Human Resource Plan: Firms submit a written human resource plan. Submissions are evaluated on organization, strategy, and professionalism.
Video Commercial: Each firm must record a 30-to 60-second video commercial promoting their business and/or product(s)/service(s) to attract potential customers.
Company Newsletter: Firms create a newsletter demonstrating communication, content quality, and design.
Banner Ad – Valentine’s Day Theme: Firms create a 728×90 pixel banner ad (leaderboard) designed to spark interest and attract traffic to a website. (VE-JV Invited)
Business Plan: Firms submit a 4-page overview of their business plan, evaluated for content, clarity, and professionalism. (Top 42 firms only)

2025 San Diego Conference and Exhibition
2025-12-15 08:00 - 12:30 | San Diego State University, 5500 Campanile Drive, San Diego, CA, 92182
Event Overview
📅 Date: December 15, 2025
🕘 Time: 8:00 am – 12:00 pm PT (Times vary per competition please see below)
📍 Location: San Diego State University, 5500 Campanile Dr, San Diego, CA 92182
Judging Opportunities at the San Diego Conference & Exhibition
There are multiple ways to get involved as a judge at the San Diego Conference & Exhibition. Volunteers can choose to participate in one or more of the following competitions:
1. Business Plan Competition
The Business Plan Competition challenges student teams to develop, present, and defend a comprehensive business plan. Judges play a vital role in evaluating both the written and live components of the competition.
Business Overview Document
Review and score each team’s 4-page overview, which will be shared prior to the event. Judges are encouraged to complete scoring in advance, but time will be provided on the event day if needed.
Live Business Plan Presentations
Observe student presentations during the competition.
Engage in a Q&A session with each team.
Score presentations using the provided VE rubric.
2. Sales Pitch Competition (Trade Show)
Student representatives deliver quick, persuasive pitches to highlight their company’s product or service. Judges will: Listen to live pitches at the Trade Show.
Evaluate presentation skills, clarity, and persuasiveness.
Provide scores based on the competition rubric.
3. Booth Design Competition (Trade Show)
Companies showcase their products and services through interactive trade show booths. Judges will: Visit booths on the Trade Show floor.
Assess creativity, professionalism, and effectiveness of booth displays.
Provide scores using the competition rubric.

2025 NorCal Regional Business Plan Competition
2025-12-12 09:00 - 14:00 | Napa Valley College, 2277 Napa Vallejo Hwy, Napa, CA, 94558
Date: December 12, 2025
Time: 9:00 am – 2:00 pm Pacific Time
Location: Napa Valley College, 2277 Napa Vallejo Hwy, Napa, CA 94558
About the Business Plan Competition
The Business Plan Competition challenges student teams to develop, present, and defend a comprehensive business plan. Judges play a vital role in evaluating both the written and live components of the competition.
Judging Responsibilities:
Business Overview Document
Review and score each team’s 4-page overview, which will be shared prior to the event. Judges are encouraged to complete scoring in advance, but time will be provided on the event day if needed.
Live Business Plan Presentations
Observe student presentations during the competition.
Engage in a Q&A session with each team.
Score presentations using the provided VE rubric.

LA Regional Business Plan Competition
2025-12-10 09:00 - 14:00 | Thousand Oaks High School, 2323 N Moorpark RD, Thousand Oaks, CA, 91360, United States
Date: December 10, 2025
Time: 9:00 am – 1:45 pm Pacific Time
Location: Thousand Oaks High School, 2323 N Moorpark Rd, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
About the Business Plan Competition
The Business Plan Competition challenges student teams to develop, present, and defend a comprehensive business plan. Judges play a vital role in evaluating both the written and live components of the competition.
Judging Responsibilities:
Business Overview Document
Review and score each team’s 4-page overview, which will be shared prior to the event. Judges are encouraged to complete scoring in advance, but time will be provided on the event day if needed.
Live Business Plan Presentations
Observe student presentations during the competition.
Engage in a Q&A session with each team.
Score presentations using the provided VE rubric.

2025 - Michigan Midwest Regional Fall Conference & Exhibition
2025-12-08 08:00 - 13:30 | Saginaw Valley State University, 400 Bay Rd, University Center,, MI, 48710, United States
The Midwest Region Conference & Exhibition is a in-person trade show with a number of live competitions. Volunteers will be judging competitions including Best Booth, Outstanding Salesmanship and Elevator Pitch using competition scoring guides.
As a judge, you will hear several presentations and complete the scoring guide. Review the details in the registration link above to determine which “day-of” events you would like to be a part.

Orange County Business Plan Competition
2025-12-08 07:30 - 14:00 | Orange County Department of Education, 200 Kalmus Dr, Costa Mesa, CA, 92626, United States
Date: December 8, 2025
Time: 8:00 am – 11:30 am or 10:45 am – 2:30 pm Pacific Time
Location: Orange County Department of Education, 200 Kalmus Dr, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
About the Business Plan Competition
The Business Plan Competition challenges student teams to develop, present, and defend a comprehensive business plan. Judges play a vital role in evaluating both the written and live components of the competition.
Judging Responsibilities:
Business Overview Document
Review and score each team’s 4-page overview, which will be shared prior to the event. Judges are encouraged to complete scoring in advance, but time will be provided on the event day if needed.
Live Business Plan Presentations
Observe student presentations during the competition.
Engage in a Q&A session with each team.
Score presentations using the provided VE rubric.

Bakersfield Regional Business Plan Competition
2025-12-05 08:00 - 13:30 | Career & Education Technical Center (CTEC), 7301 Old River Rd, Bakersfield, CA, 93311, United States
Event Overview
📅 Date: December 5, 2025
🕘 Time: 8:15 am – 1:45 pm PT
📍 Location: Career & Technical Education Center, 7301 Old River Rd, Bakersfield, CA 93311
About the Business Plan Competition
The Business Plan Competition challenges student teams to develop, present, and defend a comprehensive business plan. Judges play a vital role in evaluating both the written and live components of the competition.
Judging Responsibilities:
Business Overview Document
Review and score each team’s 4-page overview, which will be shared prior to the event. Judges are encouraged to complete scoring in advance, but time will be provided on the event day if needed.
Live Business Plan Presentations
Observe student presentations during the competition.
Engage in a Q&A session with each team.
Score presentations using the provided VE rubric.

2025 Southern Region Firms Promotional Week - Submission Scoring
2025-12-01 08:00 - 2025-12-18 13:30 | Online – At Your Own Pace
Event Description: Southern Regional Promotional Week is an engaging weeklong experience where students across the Southern region take part in interactive business activities designed to strengthen their skills in sales, marketing, and entrepreneurship. Guided by a VE Promotional Week Bingo Card, students will complete a series of tasks that simulate real-world business operations.
Activities include registering for the Online Trade Show, completing trainings on trade show etiquette and the sales process, setting up e-commerce websites, running pre-sales, and managing digital marketing through email and social media competitions. Additional highlights include the Banner Ad Competition, a T-Shirt Design Competition, with the winning design featured and sold at the Southern Region Competition & Exhibition and the SR Online Trade Show, where firms will present their products live, analyze competitors, and explore emerging trends in the VE economy.
Judge Needs:
We are currently seeking guest shoppers to join us for the Online Trade Show on December 4th, where students will engage in live Zoom sales sessions. We are also in need of asynchronous judges to evaluate student submissions for various competitions between December 15 and January 9 on the VE Competition Manager. Your participation will support students’ growth and add valuable authenticity to their experiences.

MI - Midwest Region Fall Conference & Exhibition - Online Competitions
2025-11-23 08:00 - 2025-12-02 13:30 | Online – At Your Own Pace
We invite experienced and enthusiastic judges to participate in the evaluation of student submissions ahead of the Illinois Midwest Conference & Exhibition on November 14th. Students participating in the conference have submitted work across multiple competition categories, and your expertise will help recognize their efforts and achievements.
Judging Timeline:
Judges will receive login credentials and detailed instructions by November 23 to access the VE Online Competition Manager platform. Using the provided rubric, judges will review submissions and complete scoring by December 2.
Competition Categories:
Company Branding: Evaluation of student firms’ branding guidelines, including logos, color schemes, and usage examples. Judging focuses on branding elements, consistency, and relevance to the business.
Sales Material: Review of sales collateral such as catalogs, brochures, direct mail campaigns, or promotional materials, assessed on content, design, salesmanship, and professionalism.
Newsletter: Firms create a two-page (front and back) newsletter targeted to employees, featuring company news, economic insights, product information, and employee highlights.
Website: Evaluation of the functionality and design of each firm’s website, assessing usability and aesthetic appeal.

2025 National Company Branding Competition
2025-11-21 - 2025-12-19 | Online – At Your Own Pace
Date: November 21-December 19, 2025
Format: Asynchronous – Rate submissions at any time within the judging period using our online VE Competitions Manager
In this online competition, VE students demonstrate their company branding through the submission of a branding package that includes the company logo, fonts, color palette and associated applications such as a company letterhead, business cards, sales materials and more. Judges are asked to review and score student branding packages and provide helpful feedback.

MTSU Leadership & Competition Event
2025-11-19 08:00 - 2025-11-20 13:30 | Middle Tennessee University, 1301 East Main Street, Murfreesboro, TN, 37132
The MTSU Leadership & Competition Event at Middle Tennessee State University is a two-day experience designed to showcase student innovation, leadership, and entrepreneurship.
On November 19, students from Tennessee and South Carolina will present their ideas in a business plan competition and participate in an AI Challenge, where they’ll use artificial intelligence to solve a product-based problem.
The event continues on November 20 with the final round of the business plan competition and a dynamic trade show featuring all registered schools. Throughout the day, students will take part in a booth competition and deliver live elevator pitches, offering a high-energy opportunity to share their business concepts and creativity with peers and professionals alike.
We are currently seeking judges to support all competitions, if you’re interested in making an impact, please register above.

2025 - Illinois Midwest Regional Fall Conference & Exhibition
2025-11-14 08:00 - 13:30 | Christ Community Church, 820 s Randall Rd, South Elgin, IL, 60177, United States

2025 Student Entrepreneurship Day - Broward
2025-11-13 08:00 - 13:30 | Broward County Convention Center, 1950 Eisenhower Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33316, United States
Join us for Student Entrepreneurship Day at the Broward County Convention Center—a dynamic leadership event where high school students from across Broward County will present business ideas developed through the VE AI Challenge. These innovative presentations will highlight how students are integrating artificial intelligence into their virtual enterprises, demonstrating creativity, strategic thinking, and entrepreneurial skills.
We’re looking for volunteer judges to evaluate student pitches and offer meaningful feedback. No AI expertise is required—just an interest in supporting future leaders. To volunteer as a judge, please register above.

Business Overview Scoring - TN, SC
2025-11-06 08:00 - 2025-11-13 13:30 | Online – At Your Own Pace

2025 VE Innovation Day - Hillsborough
2025-11-05 08:00 - 14:00 | Keiser University Tampa, 5002 W Waters Ave, Tampa, FL, 33634
Join us for VE Innovation Day, a leadership event where high school students from the Tampa area will present business concepts powered by artificial intelligence as part of the VE AI Challenge. Students will pitch innovative solutions that integrate AI into their virtual enterprises, showcasing creativity, problem-solving, and entrepreneurial thinking.
We’re seeking judges to evaluate student presentations and provide valuable feedback—no technical AI experience needed. Your participation will help inspire the next generation of business leaders. To volunteer as a judge, please register above.

IL - Midwest Region Fall Conference & Exhibition - Online Competitions
2025-10-25 08:00 - 2025-11-01 13:30 | Online – At Your Own Pace
We invite experienced and enthusiastic judges to participate in the evaluation of student submissions ahead of the Illinois Midwest Conference & Exhibition on November 14th. Students participating in the conference have submitted work across multiple competition categories, and your expertise will help recognize their efforts and achievements.
Judging Timeline:
Judges will receive login credentials and detailed instructions by Saturday October 25 to access the VE Online Competition Manager platform. Using the provided rubric, judges will review submissions and complete scoring by Saturday, November 1.
Competition Categories:
Company Branding: Evaluation of student firms’ branding guidelines, including logos, color schemes, and usage examples. Judging focuses on branding elements, consistency, and relevance to the business.
Sales Material: Review of sales collateral such as catalogs, brochures, direct mail campaigns, or promotional materials, assessed on content, design, salesmanship, and professionalism.
Newsletter: Firms create a two-page (front and back) newsletter targeted to employees, featuring company news, economic insights, product information, and employee highlights.
Website: Evaluation of the functionality and design of each firm’s website, assessing usability and aesthetic appeal.

National Online Elevator Pitch Competition
2025-10-24 08:00 - 2025-11-15 13:30 | Online – At Your Own Pace
Date: October 25th – November 15, 2025
Format: Asynchronous – Rate submissions at any time within the judging period using our online VE Competitions Manager
Competition Overview An elevator pitch is a quick and persuasive speech that generates interest in a person, product, service, or business. The name elevator pitch is used because the conversation usually takes place within the amount of time of a short elevator ride. This competition challenges VE students to make a convincing and engaging elevator pitch about their business to someone they recently met.
Judges are asked to review and score student elevator pitches and provide helpful feedback. Register to judge this competition above!

2025 NYS Leadership Conference
2025-10-17 08:00 - 13:30 | LIU Post, 720 Northern Blvd, Greenvale, NY, 11548
Date: October 17, 2026
Location: LIU Post, 720 Northern Blvd., Brookville, NY 11548
Time: 8:30 am – 1:00 pm
Volunteer Description: Join us in shaping the next generation of leaders! Volunteers at the VE NY/NE Leadership Conference will engage directly with high school students as they explore the qualities of effective leadership and practice managing their student-run firms. By sharing your insights and experiences, you’ll help guide students as they work toward producing key deliverables, collaborate in breakout sessions, and network with peers from across the New York and New England regions.
Volunteers will also participate as judges in the elevator pitch competition during the event.
This is a rewarding opportunity to inspire future leaders while connecting with fellow professionals, educators, and entrepreneurs.

Online VE-JV National Business Pitch Championships
2025-05-13 08:45 - 12:00 | Online – Live via Zoom
The VE-JV National Championships are the culminating competitions that allow students to compete for recognition as the top teams in the nation.
Students will have the opportunity to showcase their VE-JV business or pitch their business ideas to volunteer industry professionals. During this competition the top teams will compete for the chance to be the champions of the VE-JV Business Pitch Competition.

National Company Newsletter Competition
2025-05-08 00:00 - 2025-05-22 00:00 | Online – At Your Own Pace
The company newsletter is used to communicate information to company employees and VE stakeholders. An effective company newsletter will promote the company, highlight successes, keep business partners and investors apprised of the company’s progress, and acknowledge exemplary employees or departments.
This competition challenges VE students to showcase their company culture through the submission of an informative and compelling end of year company newsletter. In this competition Judges are asked to view, rate, and provide feedback on student-made company newsletters.

Online VE-JV National Business Pitch Qualifiers
2025-04-22 08:00 - 2025-04-24 14:30 | Online – Live via Zoom
The VE-JV National Championships are the culminating competitions that allow students to compete for recognition as the top teams in the nation. Students will have the opportunity to showcase their VE-JV business or pitch their business ideas to volunteer industry professionals.

2025 Youth Business Summit
2025-04-07 07:30 - 2025-04-08 16:00 | Jacob Javits Center, 429 11th Ave, New York, NY, 10001
We invite you to serve as a competition judge at our upcoming Youth Business Summit, a two-day event where the brightest young minds in business and entrepreneurship
showcase their talents and innovative ideas and compete in a number of events.
As a judge you will view and rate students’ presentations based on a rubric provided to you. Your expertise will be invaluable in guiding and inspiring these future leaders.

VE-JV NYC Trade Show
2025-03-07 10:30 - 12:30 | I.S. R002 George L. Egbert, 333 Midland Avenue, Staten Island, NY, 10306
The VE-JV NYC Trade Show gives middle school student-led businesses the opportunity to display and sell their simulated products/services to VE guest shoppers.
To bring this event to life, we need volunteers like you to guest shop and judge our student competitions. All materials and resources for guest shopping and judging will be provided by VE, all we ask is that you register and arrive on time on the day of the event! Full information will be sent to all registrants before March 1st.

Midwest Region Winter Conference & Exhibition
2025-02-26 08:00 - 15:00 | Northern Illinois University – Naperville Campus, 1120 E Diehl Rd, Naperville, IL, 60563, United States
The Midwest Region Winter Conference & Exhibition will be held at NIU-Naperville in Naperville, IL on Wednesday, February 26. Join us for varies competitions, trade show, and networking opportunity.
The three competition judging opportunities are Best Booth Design, Elevator Pitch Competition & Salesmanship Competition.

Wild Card Finance, HR, and Marketing Competition
2025-02-21 08:30 - 12:00
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In this event, judges will be asked to decide between judging Finance, Marketing or Human Resources Presentations.
The regional round of these online competitions determine which teams for each event (HR, Finance, and Marketing) that will move on to represent their schools at the national rounds at Youth Business Summit in April in NYC.
In this competition, teams will compete and present their work in the specific category and will be judged on Oral Presentations via Zoom on February 21, 2025.

VE / IECE Trade Show, San Bernardino
2025-02-20 07:30 - 13:30 | CSU San Bernardino, San Manuel Student Uniion, North & South, 5500 University Parkway, San Bernardino, CA, 92407
In Person Judging Opportunities and Time Commitments:
7:45 am- 1:15 pm: Finance, Elevator Pitch, QBO or Marketing
8:30 am – 1:30 pm Sales Pitch & Booth Design (both)

Wildcard Business Plan Competition
2025-02-19 08:30 - 12:30 | Online – Live via Zoom
The Wildcard Competition Round gives teams a final opportunity to secure a coveted spot in the National Business Plan Competition at the Youth Business Summit this April. In this round, students will showcase their global business expertise through written submissions and live oral presentations.
Volunteer judges will use their industry knowledge to provide valuable feedback, evaluate presentations via a live video conferencing platform, and score teams based on the competition rubric. This is a pivotal moment for students to demonstrate their skills and earn their place at the national stage!

National Video Commercial Competition
2025-02-14 00:00 - 2025-02-27 00:00
A video advertisement is a short video (usually 30 to 60 seconds) designed to attract potential customers. An effective video commercial will grab attention, garner interest, and get people excited about the company.
This competition challenges VE students to produce a 30 to 60 second video commercial that effectively promotes their business and product/service offerings. In this competition Judges are asked to view, rate, and provide feedback to student-made video commercials about their VE companies.
