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WASHINGTON DC — During Junior Achievement’s (JA) National Student Leadership Summit (NSLS), held from June 10-13, NSU University School SugarWare earned the 2024 Global Possibilities Award, presented by FedEx. Evaluated by a panel of FedEx jurors, the student company showcased an exceptional business strategy to foster employment opportunities while supporting environmental sustainability.

To qualify for the Global Possibilities Award, presented by FedEx, a Junior Achievement student company needed to be among the finalist teams competing at Junior Achievement’s NSLS. These talented teen entrepreneurs participated in additional sessions focused on the concept and impact of global connectivity, a program developed by FedEx that complements the JA Company Program^®. The award recognized the JA student company that devised a marketing plan for a product or service showcasing a comprehensive understanding of global connectivity.

“FedEx was founded with one essential purpose: to connect people and possibilities around the world. We believe a connected world is a better world. With the strength of our global network and logistics expertise, we help our customers – from small business owners to Fortune 500 companies – compete more effectively in the global marketplace,” said Ann-Marie McIntosh, vice president of global brand at FedEx. “The FedEx Global Possibilities platform celebrates the power of global connectivity and the next generation of innovators. The Global Possibilities Award recognizes a student-run business that best exhibits the four principles of global connectivity: Driven by Innovation, Connecting to New Markets, Fueling Community Development, and Sustainability and Social Responsibility.”

The SugarWare journey began with a simple yet powerful idea—to combat CO2 emissions by harnessing the potential of sugarcane. The founders of SugarWare, all students at NSU University School, united with the common goal of creating products that are not only functional and stylish but also environmentally responsible. It’s not just a project; it’s a commitment to shaping a brighter, greener future. Learn more at https://sugarware.co/.

“Attending the Junior Achievement Nationals Student Leadership Seminar was an exhilarating experience, especially when we received the FedEx Global Possibilities Award. Winning this prestigious award was a testament to SugarWares commitment to sustainability and innovation. Our mission to reduce CO2 emissions aligns perfectly with FedEx’s environmental goals. This recognition inspires us to continue our journey towards a more sustainable world,” said Bari Eisenband, SugarWare CEO.

JA Company Program® is an immersive learning experience that empowers high school students to establish and operate authentic business ventures under the guidance of committed mentors from the local business community. Fueled by their passion, the teenage entrepreneurs identified an unmet consumer need, successfully garnered investors for their venture, and adeptly crafted and marketed their innovative product or service.

“SugarWare embraced the concept of global connectivity as a catalyst for industry transformation, market expansion, and sustainable growth,” said Laurie Sallarulo, President & CEO of Junior Achievement of South Florida. “By harnessing the opportunities presented by global interconnectedness, these young visionaries can pioneer innovative solutions that transcend geographical boundaries, spur economic development, and effect positive change on a global scale.”

Junior Achievement’s National Student Leadership Summit serves as a platform to honor the remarkable business acumen, creativity, and innovation demonstrated by JA Company Program students aged 15-18 throughout the 2023-2024 academic year. The JA Company Program affords teens the invaluable opportunity to launch and manage their own enterprises under the guidance of local business volunteers.

Throughout the three-day event, student-led companies competed for various accolades, participated in engaging virtual seminars led by national experts in innovation, entrepreneurship, and business, and virtually presented their enterprises to a distinguished panel of judges comprising esteemed business leaders.

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About Junior Achievement of South Florida

Junior Achievement of South Florida (JA) empowers our youth with the knowledge, ability and confidence to navigate their futures, drive our economy, and lead our community. JA provides real-world training in financial literacy including budgeting, spending, investing and the use of credit; offers cutting-edge skill-building opportunities that enable young people to explore meaningful, productive careers; teaches students how to start businesses; and introduces entrepreneurial values that strengthen workplaces. Last year, with the help of 5,100 trained corporate and community volunteers, JA delivered 20+ programs to over 80,000 students in classrooms throughout Broward and south Palm Beach counties and at JA World Huizenga Center at the Lillian S. Wells Pavilion, a first-class facility housing JA BizTown and JA Career Discovery Park. For more information about Junior Achievement of South Florida, visit JASouthFlorida.org. Follow JA on social media @jasouthflorida.

About Junior Achievement USA® (JA)

Junior Achievement is the world’s largest organization dedicated to giving young people the knowledge and skills they need to own their economic success, plan for their future, and make smart academic and economic choices. JA programs are delivered by corporate and community volunteers and provide relevant, hands-on experiences that give students from kindergarten through high school knowledge and skills in financial literacy, work readiness, and entrepreneurship. Today, JA reaches more than 3.3 million students per year in 102 markets across the United States as part of 12.5 million students served by operations in more than 100 other countries worldwide. Junior Achievement USA is a member of JA Worldwide. For more information, visit www.ja.org.

About the Global Possibilities Award

FedEx serves as the global sponsor of the Global Possibilities Award, presented by FedEx for JA Worldwide.  To be eligible for the Global Possibilities Award, a student company must be one of the finalists selected to compete at the JA National Student Leadership Summit in the USA or one of the JA Company of the Year Competitions worldwide. Student company members must complete a seminar conducted by FedEx on the idea and impact of global connectivity.  The Global Possibilities Award, presented by FedEx is given to the JA student company which best demonstrates their understanding and application of global connectivity, leveraging international trade to create jobs, grow small businesses, expand global development and improve the environment.

About FedEx Corp.

FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) provides customers and businesses worldwide with a broad portfolio of transportation, e-commerce and business services. With annual revenue of $88 billion, the company offers integrated business solutions through operating companies competing collectively, operating collaboratively and innovating digitally as one FedEx. Consistently ranked among the world’s most admired and trusted employers, FedEx inspires its more than 500,000 employees to remain focused on safety, the highest ethical and professional standards and the needs of their customers and communities. FedEx is committed to connecting people and possibilities around the world responsibly and resourcefully, with a goal to achieve carbon-neutral operations by 2040.

For More Information, Contact:
Christopher Miller, Senior Marketing and Media Production Manager
Junior Achievement of South Florida
(954) 979-7110