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JA of SW Indiana Events

At JA of SW Indiana, we host several events throughout the year to raise money to support our programming. These events also engage the community in our efforts to reach students! Whether you'd like to get involved on an individual level or as a business through event sponsorship, we offer several ways for you to support our work while having a great time!

November 2024

Thu
7

JA JobSpark 2024 Day 1

When: Thursday, November 07, 2024
Where: Old National Events Plaza
Time: 8:00 AM CT

JA JobSpark is a Junior Achievement initiative which includes a two-day, hands-on career expo for 8th graders in southwest Indiana and southeast Illinois. The event is meant to spark an interest in students and get them excited for their future.

Fri
8

JA JobSpark 2024 Day 2

When: Friday, November 08, 2024
Where: Old National Events Plaza
Time: 8:00 AM CT

JA JobSpark is a Junior Achievement initiative which includes a two-day, hands-on career expo for 8th graders in southwest Indiana and southeast Illinois. The event is meant to spark an interest in students and get them excited for their future.

April 2025

Where: Huntingburg Event Center

The Junior Achievement Dubois County Business Hall of Fame was created to honor outstanding business leaders and present business role models to the youth of Dubois County. Criteria for selection includes business excellence; vision and innovation; inspiring leadership; community involvement; and actions as role models for future generations. Join us in celebrating the 2025 Laureates as they are inducted into the Junior Achievement Dubois County Business Hall of Fame.

Thu
17

11th Annual JA Innovation Challenge

When: Thursday, April 17, 2025
Where: University of Evansville, Ridway University Center, Eykamp Hall
Time: 8:00 AM CT

JA Innovation Challenge is an opportunity for high school students to strengthen their entrepreneurial skills by developing a start-up enterprise and business plan concept with the opportunity to compete for a place in our Regional JA Innovation Challenge pitch competition in April 2025.

May 2025

Wed
21

Where: Old National Events Plaza
Time: 7:30 AM CT

Join us in honoring the best in business to inspire the next in business.

September 2025

Where: French Lick Pete Dye Course

Join 144 players in a day of golfing fun to support Junior Achievement's mission.

PAST EVENTS

September 2024

Tue
10

23rd Annual JA Free Enterprise Invitational

When: Tuesday, September 10, 2024
Where: French Lick Pete Dye Course
Time: 9:00 AM CT

Join 144 players in a day of golfing fun to support Junior Achievement's mission.

May 2024

Tue
21

Where: Old National Events Plaza
Time: 7:30 AM CT

Join us in honoring the best in business to inspire the next in business.

April 2024

Tue
23

10th Annual JA Innovation Challenge

When: Tuesday, April 23, 2024
Where: University of Evansville, Ridway University Center, Eykamp Hall
Time: 8:00 AM CT

JA Innovation Challenge is an opportunity for high school students to strengthen their entrepreneurial skills by developing a start-up enterprise and business plan concept with the opportunity to compete for a place in our Regional JA Innovation Challenge pitch competition in April 2023.

Thu
18

Where: Huntingburg Event Center
Time: 7:00 AM ET

The Junior Achievement Dubois County Business Hall of Fame was created to honor outstanding business leaders and present business role models to the youth of Dubois County. Criteria for selection includes business excellence; vision and innovation; inspiring leadership; community involvement; and actions as role models for future generations. Join us in celebrating the 2024 Laureates as they are inducted into the Junior Achievement Dubois County Business Hall of Fame.

February 2024

Thu
22

JA Jobspark Kickoff

When: Thursday, February 22, 2024
Where: Evansville Water and Swer Utility, Sunrise Pump Station
Time: 8:00 AM CT

Join us in celebrating the 2023 JA JobSpark and planning for a monumental 2024 JA JobSpark.

October 2023

Wed
25

Where: Old National Events Plaza

JA JobSpark is a Junior Achievement initiative which includes a two-day, hands-on career expo for 8th graders in southwest Indiana and southeast Illinois. The event is meant to “spark” an interest in students and get them excited for their future.

Tue
24

Where: Old National Events Plaza

JA JobSpark is a Junior Achievement initiative which includes a two-day, hands-on career expo for 8th graders in southwest Indiana and southeast Illinois. The event is meant to “spark” an interest in students and get them excited for their future.

May 2023

Tue
9

Where: Old National Events Plaza
Time: 8:00 AM CT

The Junior Achievement Evansville Regional Business Hall of Fame provides Junior Achievement and the community an opportunity to recognize our regions most respected leaders for their commitment to and investment in the community.

April 2023

Tue
25

Where: University of Evansville

JA Innovation Challenge is an opportunity for high school students to strengthen their entrepreneurial skills by developing a start-up enterprise and business plan concept with the opportunity to compete for a place in our Regional JA Innovation Challenge pitch competition in April 2023.

October 2022

Tue
25

JA JobSpark 2022

When: Tuesday, October 25, 2022 - Wednesday, October 26, 2022
Where: Old National Events Plaza
Time: 9:00 AM CT

JA JobSpark is a Junior Achievement initiative which includes a two-day, hands-on career expo for 8th graders in southwest Indiana and southeast Illinois. The event is meant to “spark” an interest in students and get them excited for their future.

September 2022

Mon
26

21st Annual JA Free Enterprise Invitational

When: Monday, September 26, 2022
Where: Victoria National Golf Club
Time: 7:00 AM CT

Junior Achievement of Southwestern Indiana is hosting their 21st Annual JA Free Enterprise Invitational at Victoria National Golf Club on Monday, September 26, 2022. This tournament brings in golfers from across the nation who are passionate about the sport and JA. Victoria National Golf Club continues to win national awards and continues to be ranked top 100 by Golf Digest.

May 2022

Thu
12

JA Evansville Regional Business Hall of Fame

When: Thursday, May 12, 2022
Where: Old National Events Plaza
Time: 8:00 AM CT

The Junior Achievement Evansville Regional Business Hall of Fame provides Junior Achievement and the community an opportunity to recognize our region's most respected leaders for their commitment to and investment in the community.

April 2022

Fri
29

JA Innovation Challenge Regional Competition

When: Friday, April 29, 2022
Where: Ivy Tech Community College
Time: 7:30 AM CT

JA Innovation Challenge is an opportunity for high school students to strengthen their entrepreneurial skills by developing a start-up enterprise and business plan with the opportunity to compete for a place in our Regional JA Innovation Challenge pitch competition in April 2022.

Thu
28

JA Dubois County Business Hall of Fame

When: Thursday, April 28, 2022
Where: Huntingburg Event Center
Time: 7:30 AM ET

The Junior Achievement Dubois County Business Hall of Fame was created to honor outstanding business leaders and present business role models to the youth of Dubois County. Criteria for selection includes business excellence; vision and innovation; inspiring leadership; community involvement; and actions as role models for future generations.

December 2021

Thu
2

JA Evansville Regional Business Hall of Fame 2021

When: Thursday, December 02, 2021
Where: Old National Events Plaza
Time: 8:00 AM CT

The JA Evansville Regional Business Hall of Fame was created in 2005 to honor outstanding business leaders and present business role models to the youth of southwestern Indiana. Nominations must be from the Evansville Region and demonstrate business excellence, courageous thinking and action, inspired leadership, and community mindedness.

November 2021

Mon
8

JA Free Enterprise Invitational

When: Monday, November 08, 2021
Where: Victoria National Golf Club
Time: 7:00 AM CT

The JA Free Enterprise Invitational golf scramble was created in 2001 is hosted by Victoria National Golf Club in Newburgh, Indiana. This event brings in golfers from all over the country who are passionate about the sport and JA. Victoria National Golf Club continues to win national awards and continues to be ranked top 100 by Golf Digest.

August 2021

Thu
19

JA Golf Raffle 2021

When: Thursday, August 19, 2021
Where: Junior Achievement of Southwestern Indiana
Time: 9:00 AM CT

In partnership with Kenny Kent Toyota Lexus and Lexus Champions for Charity, we are excited to bring you the annual JA Golf Raffle. We have 500 tickets and each year the prizes get better and better.

June 2021

Fri
25

Where: Old National Events Plaza
Time: 11:30 AM CT

The JA Evansville Regional Business Hall of Fame was created in 2005 to honor outstanding business leaders and present business role models to the youth of southwestern Indiana. Nominations must be from the Evansville Region and demonstrate business excellence, courageous thinking and action, inspired leadership, and community mindedness.

October 2020

Thu
22

JA Golf Raffle 2020

When: Thursday, October 22, 2020
Where: Innovation Pointe
Time: 9:00 AM CT

In partnership with Kenny Kent Toyota Lexus and Lexus Champions for Charity, we are excited to bring you the JA Golf Raffle. We have 500 tickets and each year the prizes get better and better.

June 2020

Wed
10

JA Innovation Challenge 2020

When: Wednesday, June 10, 2020
Where: Virtual Competition
Time: 10:30 AM CT

The JA Innovation Challenge program was created in 2014 with Co-Title Sponsors Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Indiana and Evansville Teacher's Federal Credit Union to showcase the entrepreneurial spirit in southwestern Indiana and southeastern Illinois. This program that teaches students about the ins and outs of running a successful business. Classrooms compete for a chance to enter their product into the Regional Competition.

June 2019

Thu
20

JA Golf Raffle 2019

When: Thursday, June 20, 2019
Where: Regency Properties
Time: 1:00 PM CT

In partnership with Kenny Kent Toyota Lexus and Lexus Champions for Charity, we are excited to bring you the JA Golf Raffle. We have 500 tickets and each year the prizes get better and better.

March 2019

Thu
14

Where: Old National Events Plaza
Time: 7:00 AM CT

The JA Evansville Regional Business Hall of Fame was created in 2005 to honor outstanding business leaders and present business role models to the youth of southwestern Indiana. Nominations must be from the Evansville Region and demonstrate business excellence, courageous thinking and action, inspired leadership, and community mindedness.

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