Congratulations to all of the Future Shapers who entered cycle 5 of our Innovation Competition. Many entries later, our jurors have narrowed the field to the following shortlist of finalists. Across the categories, a broad range of creative and in practice solutions came in from around the globe and we are excited to share the shortlist of finalists with you.
Student Finalists:
- Mary Kate Torpey, Iowa State University, Graduating 2025
- Selina Bui, Iowa State University, Graduating 2025
- Krista Smith, Iowa State University, Graduating 2025
- Rachel Mikolajczyk, Rochester Institute of Technology, Graduating 2025
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Mara Wasserman, University of Nebraska, Graduating 2025
- Brayden Kirk, North Dakota State University, Graduating 2025
- Hobey Stanton, Dunwoody College, Graduating 2025
- Cali Pitcher, Georgian College (Barrie, Ontario, Canada), Graduating 2024
- Alex Borger, Southern California Institute for Architecture, Graduating 2026
Professional Finalists:
- WorkPlay, Design+Build Workspace
- Work & Mother, Gensler
- Living Lab| Amsterdam, M Moser Associates
- Privacy and Focus on Demand, Mason Parks
- Reseat Enterprise Tool, Reseat
- Neiman Marcus Group Dallas Hub, Gensler
- Avila Cowork Cafe, Avila Spaces
- Rhapsody, Modernform PDC
- Los Angeles Tech Office Headquarters, MAWD
- FIS Global Headquarters, Gensler
- Financial Services Firm Pilot Ideation Project, NELSON Worldwide
- The ‘McHappy Office’ | Hong Kong, M Moser Associates
- The Azoff Company, M Moser Associates
- OneDigital Headquarters, Hendrick
- Krispy Krunchy Chicken Headquarters, Hendrick
- Central Mutual Insurance, NELSON Worldwide
- Baker Botts San Francisco, Gensler
- Workhuman North American HQ, Visnick & Caulfield Associates
- Ajman Rulers Court, Roar
- Jefferson Bank Corporate Headquarters, Gensler
Click here and plan to join us for the Live Reveal of winners This Thursday, September 19th @ 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM EST on Eptura’s Workplace Innovator Podcast.
Special thanks to our 2024 Innovative Brand Partners:
Special thanks to our 2024 Market Partners:
