The setting was Worcester’s venerable BrickBox Theater, but the Clark University student entrepreneurs who pitched their businesses in the April 2 WooTank Intercollegiate Showdown took every opportunity to step outside the box.

Their efforts paid off — literally — when they came away with the night’s top honors and largest cash awards. 🏆💰💵

Sophie Lee ’26, owner of @sophpremacy, received the largest individual award of the night; Owen Chase ’26, owner of @just_for_fun_farms, was a close second.

“They both just blew it out of the water,” said Teresa Quinn, director of @clarkentrepreneurship.

🔗 See link in bio to read more. Congratulations, Clarkies! 👏