UCalgary Student's IV-Friendly Hoodie
From the Nominator
Our entry profiles University of Calgary student innovator and entrepreneur Maddison Tory, whose IV-accessible hoodie was created to improve comfort and warmth for patients who undergo long intravenous treatments. The video is an example of how student ideas can become solutions with real impact. The video was produced by our Content and Social Media Team, Communications Services, Office of External Relations. Concise, human-centered storytelling and mobile-friendly framing engage audiences effectively. In addition to appearing on social media, the video was embedded within a companion article.
From the Judges
Judges appreciated the compelling personal story and impressive return on investment. The student innovator was engaging, and the judges felt the video effectively showed student learning, innovation, and community relevance through a simple but impactful format.