Your Story. Your Stage. Your Impact.
The Powerplay Pitch Competition is your moment to step into the spotlight, share your story and show the world the impact your business is making. Designed exclusively for our Certified Women Owned Business Enterprises (WBEs), Powerplay Pitch is your chance to make it all the way to the WBENCPitch National Competition.
This year's competition will culminate with live virtual pitch finals in BOTH Metro New York and Greater DMV.
- 2026 Live Powerplay Pitch Metro NY: Tuesday, September 15th 12pm - 2pm | Zoom
- 2026 Live Powerplay Pitch Greater DMV: Wednesday, September 23rd 12pm - 2pm | Zoom
The Powerplay Pitch Competition is open to the entire network -- and we want you in the audience. Join us virtually to cheer on your fellow Women's Business Enterprises as they take the stage and deliver their pitches live. This is your chance to show up for your community, celebrate the incredible talent within our network, and witness firsthand the power of women who are ready to own their moment. Come ready to be inspired!
Why Participate?
- Compete for a National Spot: Winners of the Powerplay Pitch Competition will move on the WBENCPitch National rounds, where you’ll compete with WBEs across the nation for a grand cash prize to fuel your next stage of growth.
- Gain Powerful Visibility: Get in front of an expansive network of women business owners, advocates, and industry leaders who are invested in your success.
- Sharpen a Skill Every Business Owner Needs: Pitching is one of the most essential tools in your business toolkit, and this competition gives you a real, high-energy environment within your own network to own it with confidence.
- Invest in Your Growth: Walk away with more than competitions experience. Leave with sharpened skills, meaningful connections, and the momentum to take your business further.
Want to be a finalist in this year’s competition?
- Complete the Application
Submit your pitch application based on the region where your business is headquartered, either Metro NY or Greater DMV. - Submit a Video Pitch
Upload a one-minute video pitch answering the question:
“What IMPACT does your business make?”
Focus on delivering your story creatively and compellingly.
Metro NY and Greater DMV corporate partners will review and score all submissions. From each region, the top 10 pitches will be selected to compete live and in person in September!
After The Powerplay Pitch Competition
The journey doesn’t stop at the regional level!
The top four finalists from each regional competition will advance to the WBENCPitch National live virtual Semi-Final competition, where they’ll go head-to-head with WBEs from across the national network. Make it through to the National Finals and you’ll have the chance to pitch for a grand prize of $25,000.
Bring your best pitch, your boldest vision, and your most compelling impact story.
2026 Pitch Academy
Every business owner pitches, whether they realize it or not. Every time you introduce yourself at a networking event, meet a potential client, or walk into a room of unknown opportunity, you’re pitching your business and yourself. The question is: are you doing it in a way that leaves a lasting impression?
The Pitch Academy is designed to make sure the answer is always YES. Whether you’re competing in Powerplay Pitch Competition or simply looking to sharpen your skills, our year-round Pitch Academy is built for you.
This is for our WBEs who want to be the kind of business owner who can walk into any space, at any moment, and make people stop and listen. When you can tell your story through content, delivery, and presence, the opportunities are limitless.
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