1st place $1000 plus class plaque and $75 teacher e-gift card
1st place $1000 plus class plaque and $75 teacher e-gift card
CPA Ontario Showcase
Showcase is an annual video competition that provides members of our High School Ambassador Program (HAP) a chance to win the top prize of $1000 plus a $75 Indigo e-gift card for their teacher and class plaque.
2024-2025 Theme: Designated for Entrepreneurship: Empowering Innovation and Growth.
Present an innovative business plan to CPAs, that solves a market need.
CPAs are entrepreneurs who drive innovation and growth by identifying new business opportunities, streamlining financial processes, and providing strategic insights that improve efficiency and profitability. Their analytical and financial knowhow positions them as key advisors, helping businesses adapt to changing markets and implement growth strategies. Think like a CPA and deliver an innovative plan that strikes the heart of a core market need.
The competition opens on December 2, 2024 and closes on May 22, 2025.
Prizes
2nd place $800
2nd place $800
3rd place $600
3rd place $600
4th place $400
4th place $400
5th place $200
5th place $200
Teacher random draw prize: $100 e-gift card
Each time a student submits an entry, their teacher’s name is entered into the draw. The more students who participate, the higher the chance their teacher will win.
A rubric and an assignment overview are available on the TCP portal for teachers to utilize as an in-class assignment.
Submission guidelines
Steps to submit
In an email to our team, include the following:- Place the YouTube link in the body of the email.
- Provide contact information in your email:
- your name, HAP ID number and phone number
- your teacher’s name and email
- your school's name and address
For complete contest details, see Rules and Regulations. Any questions, please contact our team.
Video format requirements
- 60-90 seconds long
- posted on YouTube as an unlisted video
- adheres to YouTube’s Terms of Service
If you would like to use a CPA Ontario logo in your entry video, please contact our team for the current logo.
Evaluation criteria
- originality and creativity
- clarity in conveying ideas
- adherence to the theme
- art of performance and delivery
The winners will be contacted directly by CPA Ontario and will be asked to fill out a Declaration and Assignment (or have their guardian do so if they are under 18) in order to claim their prize. If selected as a winner, you may request for your entry to be posted/publicized anonymously.
2024 Winners
In last year's competition, we asked HAP members "Designated for Greatness: showcase how you will make an impact in the world as a future CPA." View the top 5 entries below:
First place
George Zeng and Jacob Somchanmavong, Westmount Secondary School
Second place
Zoha Merchant, Olive Grove High School
Third place
Nabeeha Atif, Olive Grove High School
Fourth place
Chloe Wai and Taya Lau, St. Augustine Catholic High School
Fifth place
Ragavy Narendran, R.H. King Academy
The videos featured on this page are the creative work of high school students who participated in our Showcase video competition (2024). The views, opinions, and terminology expressed in these videos are those of the students and do not necessarily reflect the views of CPA Ontario.