Odyssey Alumni

15/03/2026

🚨 LAST DAY TO APPLY! 🚨

Today’s the day! ⏰
Applications for the Odyssey of the Mind Alumni Awards are due TODAY (March 15).

Are you an OMer who leads with creativity, gives back to the community, and helps inspire the next generation of problem solvers? This is your moment.

🏆 Emerging Alumni Award
High school sophomores & juniors

🏆 Alumni Ambassador Award
OM alumni ages 18–25

If you’ve been thinking about applying — don’t wait.

👉 Submit your application today:
creativeopportunities.org
(Alumni / Booster tabs)

And if you know an amazing OMer who should apply… send this to them now!

Because great OMers don’t just solve problems — they strengthen the whole community. 💙

14/03/2026

14/03/2026

🥧 Happy Pi Day, OMers! 🥧

3.14 is the perfect reminder that creativity, curiosity, and problem solving go on forever — just like the spirit of Odyssey of the Mind. 💡

Are you a high school sophomore or junior who competes (or has competed) in OM and gives back to the community?

🏆 The Emerging Alumni Award celebrates OMers who lead with creativity, support their teams, and make a real impact.

Your creativity adds up. Now it’s time to be recognized.

Know an amazing OMer who fits this description?
Share this with them and encourage them to apply!

👉 creativeopportunities.org
(Alumni / Booster tabs)

⏰ Deadline: March 15

Because great OMers don’t just solve problems — they strengthen the whole community.

12/03/2026

🚨 FINAL DAYS TO APPLY! 🚨

Hey OMers — this is your moment!

The Odyssey of the Mind Alumni Awards celebrate the creative thinkers, team leaders, and community champions who keep the OM spirit going strong.

🏆 Emerging Alumni Award — High school sophomores & juniors
🏆 Alumni Ambassador Award — OM alumni ages 18–25

If you’re an OMer who leads, mentors, supports teams, or gives back to the OM community, we want to celebrate YOU.

Big recognition. Inspiring OMers. Real impact.

👉 Apply now: www.creativeopportunities.org
(Alumni / Booster tabs)

⏰ Deadline: March 15

Because great OMers don’t just solve problems — they strengthen the community. 💙

09/03/2026

⏰ THE DEADLINE IS COMING! ⏰

Time is running out to apply for the Odyssey of the Mind Alumni Awards.

Do you know an OMer who:
💡 Leads with creativity
🤝 Gives back to the OM community
🌟 Goes above and beyond to support teams and programs

Then it’s time to recognize them.

🏆 Emerging Alumni Award
High school sophomores & juniors competing (or who have competed) in Odyssey of the Mind.

🏆 Alumni Ambassador Award
OM alumni ages 18–25 who continue to give back through leadership, mentoring, and service.

📌 Applications available at:
👉 www.creativeopportunities.org

(Alumni / Booster tabs)

📣 Apply today or share with an OMer who should be recognized.

⏰ Deadline: MARCH 15

Great OMers don’t just solve problems — they strengthen the community.

03/03/2026

🌟 Do you know an OMer who’s going above and beyond? 🌟

Every year, OMers step up.
They compete. They coach. They volunteer. They mentor.
They give back because that’s what leaders do.

Now it’s time to recognize them.

Applications for the Odyssey of the Mind Alumni Awards are OPEN — and we know there are some incredible leaders out there.

🏆 Emerging Alumni (HS sophomores & juniors)
🏆 Alumni Ambassadors (ages 18–25)

If someone comes to mind right away…
👉 Tag them.
👉 Send them this post.
👉 Tell them to apply.
Apply at: www.creativeopportunities.org

(Alumni / Booster tabs)

⏰ Deadline: MARCH 15

Let’s celebrate the OMers who don’t just solve problems — they lead, serve, and inspire. 💡💙

05/02/2026

IT’S FEBRUARY — AND APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN!

The Odyssey of the Mind Alumni Awards are live.
If you (or an OMer you know) are making an impact beyond the problem… this is your moment.

We’re calling on extraordinary OMers who give back, inspiring ways and help keep the Odyssey spirit strong.

🏆 Two Awards Now Accepting Applications:

1️⃣ Emerging Alumni Award
For current high school sophomores & juniors who are competing (or have competed) and are already giving back to Odyssey of the Mind in exceptional ways.

2️⃣ Alumni Ambassador Award
For OM alumni ages 18–25 who continue to lead, serve, and support Odyssey of the Mind through outstanding involvement and leadership.

📌 Applications are live now at
👉 www.creativeopportunities.org

(under the Alumni / Booster tabs)

Apply today — and tag or share with an OMer who deserves the spotlight!

⏰ Deadline: MARCH 15

29/11/2025

Save the Date: Giving Tuesday December 2nd!
This year's Giving Tuesday supports the Dr. Sam & Carole Micklus Memorial Fund — honoring the founders of Odyssey of the Mind by fueling "beyond the box" thinking and assistance for teams around the world.

Mark your calendar and join Creative Opportunities Unlimited and all OMers in celebrating the creativity and imagination they championed.

27/11/2025

🦃 Happy Thanksgiving from Odyssey Alumni!

Today we’re grateful for the imaginative thinkers who grew up turning cardboard into creativity — and then carried that same spark into the real world. 💛

Whether you're mastering the art of pumpkin-pie engineering or diplomatically navigating family debates (that’s some elite Teamwork score), we’re thankful for every way you keep the spirit of Odyssey alive.

From all of us at Odyssey Alumni, we wish you a day full of joy, gratitude, and zero time penalties.

Once an OMer, always an OMer.

25/11/2025

Giving Tuesday is a week away. Be a part of honoring the founders that started it all.

Giving Tuesday is one week away!
This year, Creative Opportunities Unlimited invites OMers, volunteers, and supporters everywhere to join us in honoring Dr. Sam and Carole Micklus, the founders whose creativity and passion shaped Odyssey of the Mind.

Through the Micklus Memorial Fund and COU continues their mission by supporting scholarships, team assistance, and global outreach that expands OM’s impact.

Stay tuned for how you can help carry their legacy forward on Giving Tuesday.

20/11/2025

Founder’s Day is here — Dr. Sam’s Birthday.

Today we honor the incredible legacy of Dr. Sam and Carole Micklus, whose vision created a global community of creative, collaborative problem-solvers.

In their memory, we invite you to support the Dr. Sam & Carole Micklus Memorial Fund, helping provide scholarships, team assistance, and outreach to grow Odyssey of the Mind worldwide.

As a thank-you, donors will receive a special memorial pin celebrating the founders who started it all.

Join us in carrying their mission forward.

🔗 Donate: https://www.paypal.com/donate?token=q1ZhB07KBwwIT9PdEHWehpPked2vv4NtpuCauBdteXGaDkGSeD3afOXirM10NNGgkimw31jjPoF_YQ_2

31/07/2025

We love our lifetime OMers! Well said Victoria!