Pitch Contest
Top 4 Accelerated Pitch winners from WBEC-West RPO Pitch Contest will be awards a slot at the WBENC Virtual Semi finals
2 Winners from each - Products and Services
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The 2025 WBENCPitch RPO Accelerate competition is focused on storytelling and impact. In this everchanging business landscape, it is critical now more than ever for business owners to effectively communicate beyond their capabilities or the problem they solve. This program provides the coaching, development, and the platform for WBE’s to communicate their business impact to WBEC-West network stakeholders.
Theme: Accelerate is incorporated into the competition in many ways. It will be recognized in the format/timing of each round of the competition, as well on the focus of the pitch itself.
WBENC National Awards/Prizes:
The competition will feature two separate categories – Products and Services.
Each category will award two (2) winners.
- First Place: $25K
- Runner Up: 2026 Complimentary WBENC National Conference Registration
Requirements:
- Participant must be a WBENC-Certified WBE whose certification is in good standing.
- Applicant must be a female owner of the company.
- No props or slides are allowed
Judges Scoring Criteria:
1. Introduction Did the pitch have a thoughtful & unique introduction that grabbed & held your attention?
2. Problem & Solution Did the pitch feature a clear business description including a problem/solution?
3. Value Did the pitch explain the company value & competitive advantage?
4. Closing Did the pitch include a memorable closing and leave you wanting more information?
5. Presentation Was the overall presentation powerful, captivating, and professional?
6. Story Did the pitch tell a compelling story?
WBENCPitch Academy
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