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COY 2025 – Daily Recap
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 1 Highlights
- Students arrival & check-in
- Opening session full of energy
- Inspirational talk at Hotel Nacional
- Welcome Sunset Cocktail with the full delegation
Day 2 Highlights
- Students delivered their live business pitches with confidence and creativity.
- Judges evaluated clarity, innovation, and the potential of each business idea.
- Entrepreneurship Trade Fair: teams showcased their products and connected with attendees.
- Hands-on interactions allowed students to demonstrate product value and engage the audience.
Day 3 Highlights
- Teams faced the final round of interviews with the judges, showcasing strategy, leadership, and vision.
- Keynote session with Mayu Ávila inspired students to lead with purpose and resilience.
- Evening Gala brought together more than 600 JA members for an unforgettable celebration.
- Award Ceremony: winners of the Signature Awards and COY 2025 were announced.
COY 2025 Awards
🥇 1st Place
Ecuador
Sacky JA
Sustainable lunch bags made from recycled plastic bottles, featuring illustrated Ecuadorian animals to promote healthy eating habits and environmental awareness.
🥈 2nd Place
Brazil
Agarrô
Natural soaps with an integrated vegetable loofah, offering a biodegradable, eco-friendly self-care experience that promotes wellness and environmental responsibility.
🥉 3rd Place
Ecuador
Elementies JA
Natural therapeutic cushions filled with medicinal plants and seeds that provide hot or cold relief. Each cushion is biodegradable and made from fully compostable fabrics.
Signature Awards
Essenza
Brazil — Social Impact Award (Delta Air Lines)
Natural soaps with an integrated vegetable loofah, offering a biodegradable, eco-friendly self-care experience that promotes wellness and environmental responsibility.
Mucy-Laya
Perú — Project Success Award (PMIEF)
A moisturizing cream made from cocoa mucilage, transforming an agricultural byproduct into a hydrating, vitamin-rich formula packaged in reusable glass jars.
Lula Pak JA
Peru — Global Possibilities Award (FedEx)
Reusable ecological bags made from durable waterproof fabric, replacing single-use plastics with designs inspired by Amazonian and wildlife protection themes.
Alumni Leadership Award
David Sebastián Obando Escobar
Ecuador — Alumni Leadership Award
We highlight his teamwork, dedication, and strong involvement as the Marketing Director of his company.
