World Champions of Creativity to be Announced at Odyssey Awards Ceremony

It’s the culmination of not only the past three days of competition, but of a year of hard work, brainstorming and creativity. The arena will be filled to capacity with excited participants screaming for teams, waving flags in support, and having a blast. There will be a light show to add to the celebratory mood of the event. Out of over 800 teams from around the world, 19 will become champions and will receive their awards tonight. True Odyssey of the Mind spirit shows itself during the Awards Ceremony, where everyone who participated at World Finals is actually a winner. Founder Dr. Sam calls WF participants “the best minds in the world.”

WHEN? Saturday, May 26, 2018. The ceremony starts at 7:30 p.m. Competition will continue today until 2pm today as well.

 WHO?
Over 18,000 cheering participants, volunteers, & supporters
World Champions
Founder “Dr. Sam” Micklus and Odyssey of the Mind officials

WHERE?  Hilton Coliseum at Iowa State University

CONTACT: Jennifer Veale –pressroom@odysseyofthemind.com  –Odyssey of the Mind Press Room —Scheman Building

It’s a great photo op!