Seven hundred of the best and brightest undergraduate business students from 14 universities dominated Toronto in January. JDC Central, the flagship competition of the Canadian Association of Business had students going head to head in front of industry professionals at its seventh annual edition, which ran from Friday, January 8 to Sunday, January 10, 2016.
Proudly presented by premier sponsor Scotiabank, JDC Central is among Canada’s largest undergraduate business school competitions, bringing together over 700 delegates from Canadian business schools in Ontario, Québec and the Maritimes. Delegates represent their schools through a varied mix of academic, debate, sports, and charity competitions. Schools compete for the much-sought ‘School of the Year’ and ‘Academic Cup’ awards. Each year, universities seek to showcase their well-rounded students, and their particular strengths in academics.
“We were excited to be bringing JDC Central to Toronto for a second consecutive year,” said Calvin Parker, President of the Canadian Association of Business Students. “It was an incredibly fun, competitive and trying three days, where hundreds of business students, corporate partners, academics and student leaders came together.”
Scotiabank has been a sponsor of JDC Central since its first edition in 2010. In August 2014, Scotiabank and the Canadian Association of Business Students announced a three-year partnership, which includes Scotiabank’s ongoing support as premier title partner of JDC Central.
“Young people are our future leaders, which is why Scotiabank is proud to once again support JDC Central and talented business students from central and eastern Canada,” said Rob Mattacott, District Vice President of Toronto Centre at Scotiabank. “Good luck to all the teams, we look forward to seeing firsthand how innovative and talented you all are.”
Featured guests included Toronto City Councillor, Norm Kelly, as well as Matt Giunta and Nick Foti, former competitors from The Amazing Race Canada.
The awards and merits were presented as follows:
SCHOOL OF THE YEAR
– First Place: Wilfrid Laurier University
– Second Place: Concordia University
– Third Place: University of Ottawa
ACADEMIC CUP
– First Place: Dalhousie University
– Second Place (tie): Concordia University
– Second Place (tie): Wilfrid Laurier University
– Third Place: York University
ACADEMIC STANDINGS
Accounting
– First Place: York University
– Second Place: Wilfrid Laurier University
– Third Place: University of Ottawa
Business Strategy
– First Place: Concordia University
– Second Place: Wilfrid Laurier University
– Third Place: Dalhousie University
Entrepreneurship
– First Place: University of Ottawa
– Second Place: Brock University
– Third Place: Saint-Francis Xavier University
Finance
– First Place: University of Guelph
– Second Place: Brock University
– Third Place: Concordia University
Human Resources
– First Place: McGill University
– Second: Saint-Francis Xavier University
– Third: York University
International Business
– First Place: Wilfrid Laurier University
– Second Place: Carleton University
– Third Place: McGill University
Management Information Systems
– First Place: Concordia University
– Second Place: York University
– Third Place: Wilfrid Laurier University
Marketing
– First Place: Dalhousie University
– Second Place: Ryerson University
– Third Place: McGill University
DEBATE STANDINGS
– First Place: Wilfrid Laurier University
– Second Place: McGill University
– Third Place: Ryerson University
‘TOP DEBATER OF THE YEAR’ AWARD
– Brian Baah (Ryerson University)
SPORTS STANDINGS
‘Fut Sal’ Sport
– First Place: Concordia University
– Second Place: Wilfrid Laurier University
– Third Place: University of Ottawa
‘Dodgeball’ Sport
– First Place: Carleton University
– Second Place: Wilfrid Laurier University
– Third Place: Concordia University
SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD
– Dalhousie University
SOCIAL STANDINGS
– First Place: McMaster University
– Second Place: Laurier University
– Third Place: Ryerson University
PARTICIPATION AWARD
– First Place: Brock University
– Second Place: Wilfrid Laurier University
– Third Place: Concordia University
CHARITY AWARDS
– Top ‘Groovin’ for Charity’ Award: Concordia University
– Top Hours Completed: Concordia University
– Top Dollars Raised: Wilfrid Laurier University
– First Overall in Charity (tie): McMaster University and Concordia University
FACULTY ADVISOR OF THE YEAR AWARD
– Dan Silverman (Concordia University)