1. ERC Perfect Pitch Contest
Contestants in the ERC Perfect Pitch Contest will pitch a problem or opportunity connected with their ERC’s strategic vision in a clear, compelling manner in 90 seconds. Contestants will use one PowerPoint slide to assist in their pitch.
Purpose of Slide:
Serve as a visual anchor to help judges remember the different pitches
Visual complement to the pitch
Format is Flexible:
Students are encouraged to be creative
Although pitch must address problem/opportunity, solution, and impact, slide content is not prescriptive
see next slide for a template highlighting the only required elements
Videos, animations, and props are prohibited

2. Short title of Perfect Pitch Project
Presenter Name, Presenter’s ERC

3. Mission Fit (for local competitions only)
2017 Judging Criteria
Presenter:
First Last Name
Pitch Title:
Full ERC Name, ERC Acronym:
ERC Home University, Location:
Student Home University, Location:
Degree Program:
Advisor:
Poor
(0 points)
Fair
(1-2 points)
Good
(3-5 points)
Excellent
(6-10 points)
Score
Problem Statement
Did not clearly explain the problem
Problem explained, but no connection to applications
Problem and connection to application explained
Clearly and simply described the problem and application
Proposed solution
Did not clearly explain the solution
Solution explained but not well connected to problem
Solution explained and connected to problem.
Exhibits clear expertise in how solution connects to problem
Broader Impact
Did not discuss benefits of the technology
Minimal description of benefits
Adequate description of benefits
Clear, compelling description of benefits
Mission Fit (for local competitions only)
Does not fit within ERC mission
Fit within ERC mission is tenuous or unclear
Fit within ERC mission is appropriate
Fit within ERC mission is clear and logical
Call to Action
Call to action not included
Call to action is unclear or not compelling
Call to action is clear and well articulated but only somewhat compelling
Call to action leaves you wanting to get started or yearning to learn more
Visual Anchor
Anchor negatively detracts or distracts from the message of the pitch
Anchor is a generic and not particularly memorable
Anchor complements the pitch & helps the judges remember the pitch
Anchor is visually engaging, informative, and easily facilitates the intended message
Poise/Style
Lacks confidence and enthusiasm
Mildly uncomfortable with audience
Makes eye contact and engages audience
Enthusiasm is contagious
Judge # ____
Comments
Total Points:
Strengths
Suggestions

4. Prize Levels
1st Prize—$5000
2nd Prize—$2000
3rd Prize—$1000

5. Judges Concurrence Statement:
2017 Perfect Pitch Contest Results
Judges Concurrence Statement:
The assembled team of judges in the 2017 ERC-Wide Perfect Pitch Contest have discussed the merits of each presentation and concur with the average scores posted here and the final selection of the winners in this competition, as indicated in the table to the left.
ERC
Contestant Name
Judges Scores #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 #6 #7
Ave.
Rank
ERC #1
Student #1
ERC #2
Student #2
ERC #3
Student #3
ERC #4
Student #4
ERC #5
Student #5
ERC #6
Student #6
ERC #7
Student #7
ERC #8
Student #8
ERC #9
Student #9
ERC #10
Student #10
ERC #11
Student #11
ERC #12
Student #12
ERC #13
Student #13
ERC #14
Student #14
ERC #15
Student #15
ERC #16
Student #16
ERC #17
Student #17
Judges Name
Concurrence Signature
Judge #1
Judge #2
Judge #3
Judge #4
Judge #5
Judge #6
Judge #7
Judging Instructions
Score each contestant.
Enter average score in AVE column.
Rank the top 3 and sign with judges concurrence.
Place in envelope and seal.