In a phenomenal showing of business acumen, marketing savvy and real-world professionalism, students in the Malverne High School Virtual Enterprise class have taken the national stage by storm. Two student-run firms, OwlWatch and Guarded Jewels, have officially been named Gold Rated in the prestigious VE Circles of Excellence.

Their elite designation places them in incredibly rare company. Out of thousands of student enterprises nationwide, only 202 firms qualified for the Circles of Excellence. Of those select few, only 57 companies in the entire country earned the coveted Gold Rating.

Dominating the National & Regional Competitions

The VE curriculum challenges students to run a simulated business from the ground up, and the Gold Rating recognizes comprehensive excellence across all business operations. Both teams consistently outpaced the competition at every level:

• National Competitions: Combined, the two firms placed in the top 50% or better in 4 out of the 5 national categories, which tested their work in Elevator Pitch, Company Website, Branding Packet, Company Newsletter and Commercials.
• Regional Competitions: On the local stage, they combined to land in the top 50% across all 3 core operational categories (Marketing, Finance and Human Resources).
  • OwlWatch delivered a flawless sweep, scoring in the top 50% or better in all three categories.
  • Guarded Jewels secured their top-half finish with a powerhouse performance in the high-stakes Finance division.

A Masterclass in Business Strategy

Adding to the accolades, OwlWatch reached another major milestone by finishing as a Top 50 Business Plan Firm in the country, proving that their foundational business model stands up to the sharpest professional scrutiny.

Through the Virtual Enterprise program, these students have gained invaluable, hands-on experience in designing websites, balancing corporate ledgers and refining pitches. Their tireless preparation has set a national standard.

Congratulations to both teams on this historic achievement!