Emily Lambert, a Rawlins County High School Senior, was among 27 students that competed at the 2nd annual Regional Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge put on by NetWork Kansas that took place in Leoti on May 6. Emily represented Rawlins County, advancing to the finals and finishing in the top 6. She won the Out of the Box Business Award for her business of Timeless Memories, a wedding planning and consultant business. She qualified for the competition at our local-level entrepreneurship fair that was held this past April. The participants competed in a business plan preliminary round, and a trade show and elevator pitch semi-final round. After the semi-final round, the top 6 then faced off in a final presentation. A total of $6,350 in awards was given at the Regional competition to these Northwest Kansas middle school and high school students. Traveling down to Leoti with Emily was Rawlins County High School Business Teacher, Mrs. Wendy Wilson, and K-State Research Extension Agents, JoEllyn Argabright and Emily Green, who were all very proud of Emily and her performance.
This is a wonderful opportunity for the youth of our community and look forward to next year’s local and regional competitions.
