Maha Sinnathamby
Ideas & Imagination Award 2024
The Challenge: We are looking for disruptive ideas
that will propel Springfield towards becoming an even better city.
Maha Sinnathamby
Maha Sinnathamby's Ideas & Imagination Award
The Challenge: Imagine Springfield as a Futuristic City.
Calling all young innovators and thinkers! Springfield is on a quest to become a city of the future – one that is clever, connected, and bursting with creative energy. We need your fresh ideas and sustainable solutions to help us shape this vision.
Whether it’s through technology, environmental initiatives, community projects, or something entirely new, we want to hear how you would make Springfield a better place for everyone.
Join the Maha Sinnathamby Ideas & Imagination Challenge and let your imagination lead the way to a brighter, more sustainable future for our city. Are you ready to inspire and be inspired?
Express your interest for 2024 below!
Challenge Details
- Sustainability
- Health & wellbeing
- Creativity
- Innovation & Smart Economy
- The Ideas & Imagination award will be delivered in person at the Springfield Tower, Springfield Central, QLD
- Expression of interest close – 27 July 2024
- Kick-Off Session | key information session about the challenge and Springfield city – Monday, 5 August
- Design Thinking Workshop #1 – Thursday, 8 August
- Design Thinking Workshop #2 – Friday, 16 August
- Design Thinking Workshop #3 – Thursday, 22 August
- Submission due – 26 August 2024
- Shortlist notified – 30 August 2024
- Showcase – 6 September 2024
- Winner Announced – 6 September 2024
- For further information about the Ideas & Imagination award, get in touch with us at student.ideas@springfieldcity.com
Workshops
To register for the Kick Off Session and/or Workshops, follow the registrations link below and submit.
Dive into the latest developments around Springfield City with our Guest Speaker. Learn more on what the Ideas and Imagination award is all about and the next steps to take to bring your idea to life.
Date: Monday 5 August
Time: 3:30pm – 4:30pm
Venue: Level 10, 145 Sinnathamby Blvd, Springfield Tower
Hear from UQ Ventures on how to create a captivating pitch and how to utilize Design Thinking to design solutions for impact.
Workshop 1: Problem and Customer Discovery
Thursday, 8th August 2024
3pm – 4.30pm
Workshop 2: Designing Solutions for Impact
Friday 16th August 2024
3pm – 4.30pm
Workshop 3: Pitching and Storytelling
Thursday, 22nd August 2024
3pm – 4.30pm
All workshops will be held at Mater Education Hub, 95 Southern Cross Circuit, Springfield Central.
Workshops only available for high school students.
*Registrations close 22nd August 2024.
Themes
Who Can Get Involved
- Primary School and High School Students from the Greater Springfield area.
- Individuals or a team.
Categories
- Lower Primary School (Year Levels Prep-3)
- Upper Primary School (Year Levels 4-6)
- Lower High School (Year Levels 7-9)
- Upper High School (Year Levels 10-12)
Prizes
Contact Us
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