Meet the finalists, learn about the awards criteria, discover the official COY 2025 playlist, and get to know the judges and COY Influencers in real time.
MEET THE PITCHING ORDER
JA Americas Company of the Year Award
1st, 2nd & 3rd Place
This award recognizes the student companies that demonstrates exceptional performance across creativity, innovation, teamwork, and purpose.
Guided by the pillars of organizational management, innovation and technology, impact and purpose, scalability, and team commitment, the finalists must prove their ability to turn ideas into real, high-quality ventures.
Judges will evaluate each company through their report, video pitch, live presentation, trade fair, and interview — rewarding clarity, consistency, and excellence across the full COY journey.
Signature Awards
Presented by Delta, PMI, and FedEx. Meet the criteria for each of them.
Social Impact Award
- Relevance and Purpose of Impact
- Results and Measurable Impact
- Inclusion and Equity
- Partnerships and Community Collaboration
- Sustainability and Long-Term Vision
Project Success Award
Demonstrates understanding of project management concepts and application of PM knowledge. Presents content that is detailed, clear, focused, compelling, and easy to follow in the following instances:
- Define
- Plan
- Do
- Review
Global Possibilities Award
- Driven by innovation
- Connects to new markets
- Fuels community development
- Sustainability and social responsibility
Alumni Leadership Award
The Alumni Leadership Award honors individuals who demonstrate exceptional leadership, positively influencing their team and their JA company. It celebrates personal strength, commitment, and the leadership skills developed throughout the JA Company Program journey.
Meet the COY Jury
Agenda – Company of the Year 2025
COY Finalists
Lexia
Argentina
Refugio Patagónico
Argentina
ENEA
Uruguay
BookMark
Costa Rica
FutureFund
Guatemala
Áurea
Chile
Bio-Pot
Colombia
Top Shelf
Canada
Elementies JA
Ecuador
Sacky JA
Ecuador
Lula Pak JA
Ecuador
Agarrô
Brasil
Essenza
Brasil
ReBags
Brasil
Bio Bloom
Jamaica
Eco Egg
Jamaica
Ecoarom
Peru
Mucy Laya
Peru
EcoBit
Mexico
Bakachi
Mexico
Instructions for Competing Companies 2025
Official COY 2025 Playlist
Get into the COY mood before, during and after the event. Hit play, turn up the volume and enjoy the soundtrack of this year’s experience in Rio.
- Perfect for travel days, hotel hangs and competition prep.
- Mix of global hits and feel-good tracks curated for COY.
- Follow the playlist and keep the COY energy with you all year.
Meet the 2025 COY Influencers
COY Influencer representing the English-speaking region. Sharing insights, behind-the-scenes moments, and the full COY experience through her unique perspective.
COY Influencer representing the Portuguese-speaking region. Capturing the energy of the event and connecting with students across the Americas.
