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CPA Ontario Showcase

Showcase is an annual video competition that provides members of our High School Ambassador Program (HAP) a chance to win the top prize of $1000 plus a $75 e-gift card for their teacher and class plaque.

This contest is currently closed.

Thank you to all students who submitted a video for our 2022-2023 competition. Every submission was carefully reviewed and judged based on specific criteria. We were very impressed by the caliber of submissions! Please check back in the Fall for next years Showcase Video Competition.

2022-2023 Winners

We asked HAP members to tell us "Is Artificial Intelligence good or bad for business or society and why?" View the top 5 entries below:

First place

Julia Visconti - Wexford Collegiate School of Arts


Second place

Logan Laforest - Lasalle Secondary School


Third place

Katie Yang & Vanessa Feng - Markville Secondary School


Fourth place

Owen Plummer, Ahmed Mohamed and Matthew Bessuille - John McCrae Secondary School


Fifth place

Nathan Lacroix - Lasalle Secondary School 

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1st place $1000 plus class plaque and $75 teacher e-gift card

1st place $1000 plus class plaque and $75 teacher e-gift card

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Third place text on bronze background3rd place $6003rd place $600

3rd place $600

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Fourth place4th place $4004th place $400

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Fifth place5th place $2005th place $200

5th place $200

5th place $200

Prizes

Teacher random draw prize: $100 e-gift card

Each time a student submits an entry, their teacher’s name is entered into the draw. The more students who participate, the higher the chance their teacher will win.

Submission guidelines

Steps to submit

In an email to our team, include the following:
  1. Place the YouTube link in the body of the email.
  2. Provide contact information in your email:
    • your name, HAP ID number and phone number
    • your teacher’s name and email
    • your school's name and address

For complete contest details, see Rules and Regulations.

Any questions, please contact our team.

Video format requirements

If you would like to use a CPA Ontario logo in your entry video, please contact our team for the current logo.

Evaluation criteria

  • original content
  • creativity
  • entertainment value
  • presentation quality/clarity
  • demonstration of and adherence to theme
The winners will be contacted directly by CPA Ontario and will be asked to fill out a Declaration and Assignment (or have their guardian do so if they are under 18) in order to claim their prize.