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On May 5-8, thirty-eight Echoing Green Finalists, representing twenty-six organizations, traveled to New York where they pitched their bold ideas for change and met panels of expert judges over an intensive three-day interview process.

Here's a look behind the scenes of Echoing Green's Finalist Weekend.

Thursday, May 5
Finalists arrive in New York and attend Echoing Green's Big Bold Benefit, hosted by George Stephanopoulos. See photos from the event.

Friday, May 6
Echoing Green President Cheryl Dorsey welcomes the Finalists and judges and sets the tone for the weekend:

Finalists present their 60-second pitch for social change. In this video, they reflect on the experience:

Friday and Saturday, May 6 and 7
Finalists are interviewed by multiple judges. In this video, Finalists react to some unexpected questions:

Echoing Green will announce the 2011 Fellowship class in June! Join our email list to be one of the first to hear who is selected.

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