INNOVATION CHALLENGE
Innovate. Do Good. Change Lives.
The Innovation Challenge invites Greater Green Bay YMCA staff from all levels and departments to share bold ideas that bring new programming and services to our organization. This is your chance to pitch a concept that could shape the future of the Y, and receive support to help bring it to life!
New this year, we have added the opportunity for staff to submit ideas to improve on existing programs or services, or share ideas you think will make the Green Bay YMCA more fiscally responsible by suggesting ways our organization can run more efficiently and cost effective.
Who Can Participate?
Any Greater Green Bay YMCA staff member, full-time or part-time, is encouraged to participate. Whether you’re on the front lines or behind the scenes, your voice and ideas matter.
Bonus Incentives
Throughout the phases of the Innovation Challenge, there will be opportunities to earn spot bonus incentives for your creativity, collaboration, and contributions — another great reason to get involved!
New Program or Service
Level 1: $100 – Invited to pitch your presentation to the Innovation Committee
Level 2: $150 – Successfully selected to host a pilot event
Level 3: $250 – Awarded implementation of New Program or Service
Enhanced Program, Service, or Cost Saving Initiative
Level 1: $150 – If proposal is accepted
2026 Innovation Timeline
Monday, March 9, 2026
Submissions Open
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
All Submissions Due
Entries must be uploaded to the Final Submissions folder located here.
- In the Final Submissions folder, create a folder with your name and enclose all required documentation (see below).
- If a staff does not have access to this Team, please forward to you supervisor for uploading.
Friday, April 3, 2026
Finalists Announced
Monday, April 13 – Friday, April 24, 2026
Finalists Presentations
Monday, April 30, 2026
Winners to be announced by this date
Submission Requirements
All submissions must be uploaded to the Final Submissions folder by Wednesday, April 1, 2026.
- In the Final Submissions folder, create a folder with your name and enclose all required documentation (see below).
- If a staff does not have access to this, please forward to your supervisor for uploading.
Required Submission Documentation includes:
QUESTIONS?
If you have questions or want additional information, please contact:
- Eric Gorder, Chief Operating Officer, eric.gorder@greenbayymca.org
- Kenzie Hagerstrom, Director of Marketing & Brand, kenzie.hagerstrom@greenbayymca.org
