YES PITCH CHALLENGE

Virginia YES Pitch Challenge is a contest for students in Virginia in grades 6-12, participating in out-of-school programs. This contest helps kids learn and engage in creativity, problem solving, critical thinking, and presentation skills.

Entering is Simple!

  • Think of a business idea. It can be a product, service, social enterprise, or technology business.
  • Enter as an individual or team of up to 4 by creating a video of your team pitching the business idea.
  • Keep the camera focused on you for most of the video. We want to see and hear you pitching your idea. We don’t want to see a commercial.
  • Keep your video short, 30-90 seconds is the time frame.
  • Entries will be judged on the CREATIVITY of the idea, business name, and video; the PERSUASIVENESS of the elevator pitch; and the OVERALL QUALITY of the idea, pitch and video.
  • Complete your video and submit to your teacher/ program leader before the deadline of May 31st, 2023 (** new extended deadline **).

Here’s How It Works:

  • Entries will be judged on the CREATIVITY of the idea, business name, and video; the PERSUASIVENESS of the elevator pitch; and the OVERALL QUALITY of the idea, pitch and video.  
  • Judging will be done by an independent panel of judges.
  • Three (3) winners will receive a $100 dollar prize!  Winners will be announced and contacted by June 15th, 2023.

Helpful Hints:

  • Practice is key. We do not want to see you reading from a sheet of paper.
  • Be enthusiastic! Viewers will be more interested in your idea if you are excited about it.
  • If filming on your cell phone, hold your phone horizontally – vertical videos do not look professional.
  • Check out our resources below!

All Entries are Due by May 31st, 2023 at 11:59PM EST
** New Extended Deadline **

RULES & ELIGIBILITY
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PITCH CHALLENGE RESOURCES

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