Pitch Competition

The 2025 Shop Small Hawaii Pitch Competition is powered by the Patsy T. Mink Center for Business & Leadership Women’s Business Center at YWCA Oʻahu. 

Seize the opportunity to win a share of $2,500 in prizes! Don't miss out on this chance to elevate your business.

event details

Date & Time October 6, 2025 from 5:00pm - 7:30pm with pau hana and 4th Annual Kokua Awards to follow
Location YWCA Laniakea, Downtown Honolulu (MAP)

HOW TO PARTICIPATE

1. Complete & submit Pitch Competition Application by August 22, 2025
2. Pitch Training will be held online on September 8, 2025, from 5:30pm - 6:30pm
3. Final Selection will be announced on September 19, 2025
4. In-person Pitch Competition on October 6, 2025, from 5:00pm - 7:30pm

PRIZE CATEGORIES

  • 1st Place: $1,250

  • 2nd Place: $750

  • 3rd Place: $500

May 2024 Pitch competition Highlights

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