Pitch Contest - Pitch For Profit and Pitch for Purpose
Deadline: 31st July 2025
Pitch Categories
All entries will be judged in one of the following four categories, keeping in mind that all entries are expected to clearly identify the product/service/charity that is being pitched to the judges, as if they were an audience of potential clients/philanthropists.
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Best Novice Pitch for Profit
For first-time or emerging entrepreneurs who show promise and passion.
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Best Overall Pitch for Profit
For the most compelling pitch that combines authenticity, clarity, delivery, and persuasion.
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Best novice pitch for purpose or charity
For first-time or emerging entrepreneurs who show promise and passion who are pitching for a philanthropic or charitable purpose.
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Best overall pitch for purpose or charity
For the most compelling pitch that combines authenticity, clarity, delivery, and persuasion who are pitching for a philanthropic or charitable purpose.
Contest Rules & Guidelines
Everything you need to know to submit your winning pitch
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Time Limit
Your pitch must be 5 minutes or less. Make every second count!
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Video Format
MP4 format, recorded horizontally (landscape orientation preferred)
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Speak From Heart
For rising stars finding their voice and making their mark
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Submission Method
Email to ezwayproducerKaren@gmail.com with subject: "Pitch for Profit Contest Submission – [Your Full Name]"
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Eligibility
Open to any age. Must be registered for the summit. Family members of judges cannot compete.
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Winner Benefits
Winners get to speak at the summit, so have your panel speaking talk ready!
Judging Criteria
Expert judges will score your pitch based on these 7 key criteria
Criteria
Points
Description
Hook & Opening
15 pts
Does the pitch immediately capture attention with an engaging start that sparks curiosity or emotional investment?
Problem Clarity
10 pts
Is the main pain point clearly identified, relatable, and relevant to the target audience?
Solution & Value
15 pts
Does the speaker speak from the heart, showing authenticity and creating a meaningful emotional connection?
Delivery & Presence
15 pts
Does the speaker present with confidence, authenticity, passion, and energy that hold attention?
Trust & Credibility
15 pts
Does the speaker demonstrate authority, credibility, and inspire confidence through experience or personal truth?
Emotional Connection
15 pts
Does the speaker speak from the heart, showing authenticity and creating a meaningful emotional connection?
Call to Action
15 pts
Is there a strong, clear, and inspiring next step that motivates the audience to act (e.g., apply, buy, join)?
