Student Ideas Showcase

Campus Sustainability Summit

The Student Ideas Showcase is a part of the 32nd Annual Campus Sustainability Summit, and will take place on April 22, 2025, at the University Memorial Center. This event is free and open to CU Boulder students, faculty, staff and community.  

Student Ideas Showcase: Call for Presenters

Presentations can be in the form of posters or exhibit booths. Student projects featured at the Campus Sustainability Summit 
will be eligible for $5,000 in cash prizes. Submissions will be accepted on a rolling basis until April 11.

Submit your proposal   View the participant guide


Award Categories  

A panel of judges will review and score solution-oriented projects with this criteria.  

 The 2025 award categories and amounts are as follows:   

  • Grand prize: $1,500
  • Overall runner-up: $500
  • Audience choice: $500
  • Innovation: $500
  • Creativity: $500
  • Climate impact: $500
  • Human impact: $500
  • Campus impact: $500

2025 Exhibits