I present.. Illuminate

On Monday stress levels were high for all involved in Illuminate Mini Co as the Kildare Enterprise Board Regional Finals would take place later that day. To prepare ourselves we presented our product and speech to a fifth year class. They gave us lots of feedback and support :)
After we set up our display and suited up like professional businesswomen, we sat through 16 other presentations, and a very yummy lunch. Last but not least it was our turn. We stepped up onto the stage and took a look around. I don't know about everyone else, but I was shaking as I stepped up to the mic. I introduced my team and it took off from there..
The questions they asked us at the end of our presentation were terrifying! But luckily the other Illuminators had it under control and calmly showed the judges that nobody knows our product, the Illumakey, and our company better than we do! :)
As the judges deliberated we made some sales and caught up with our loyal supporters; Ms P, Ms B our school principal and Sive's Mam :)
There were 17 competing mini companies altogether and only 6 awards; Best Display, Best Business Report, Best Presentation, Best Innovation, Runner-Up and of course the Winner. The judges came back in and there was nervous whispers all over the room.
Although obviously hoping for the best, I didn't really expect much, especially because we were nervous about not having our own Managing Director there alongside us. Best Display was awarded to a watch company and Best Report Book was awarded to a web company. Best Presentation was then awarded to none other than Illuminate!! It was really exciting and we ran up to the stage to accept our prize! 
This really proved to me that if you put in enough hard work and energy you can succeed, despite any hiccups you might have on the day! It was a really great day and I'm really proud of everyone in Illuminate! :D
I'm sure those fifth years never expected that award entering our school anyway :L