[prettycolors91]

Personally, I recommend against using power point or large posters. While they might help you, they can also distract the judges from what you are saying.

When 67 won in '05, the presenting girls went with the theme of 'We've got the recipe for success" and dressed up as chefs. The had covered 'serving platters' and on each one, there was something tangible that was important (buttons, medals, business cards, a photo album, etc.). The point is that you MUST have something memorable that makes the judges sit back and say 'wow'.

A powerpoint feels generic, so if you go down that avenue make sure that you are very animated, confident, and have other visual aides/themes. Highlight what makes you outstanding, especially unique attributes that most teams don't have.

Also, tell them ABOUT your team. Who are your sponsors? Where do you work? What is your organizational structure? Do you have any interesting stories that highlight how awesome your team is?

Be personal, make them laugh, but remain professional. Look nice if you're not dressing up/wearing a costume (which is not unheard of). Smile a lot, be at ease, BE CONFIDENT, rehearse, rehearse, rehearse, and everything will work out perfectly.

If you have any more questions, or want information about our presentation in '05, please don't hesitate to PM/email me!

~Megan