Pitch It! Competition
Grades 8-12
Many are familiar with pitch competitions. This competition gives students a real-world application to classroom lessons. Students pitch a new business idea before a panel of judges for prize money.
Winners receive cash prizes (up to $150), certificates, and medallions. The school will receive a certificate.
Students may submit a 90-second video business pitch idea by Friday, April 5 to be eligible.
Registration link coming soon
Pitch It! Competition | Prize Amount |
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1st Place | $150 |
2nd Place | $100 |
3rd Place | $50 |
2023 Pitch It! Competition Winner
1st place: Emma Mitchell, Rison High School
Teacher Advisor: Caitlin Morrison

2023 1st Place: Emma Mitchell
Sponsors

The Pitch It! Competition is generously sponsored by Stephens Inc. Thank you.
Additional sponsorship opportunities are available. Please contact kathleen@economicsarkansas.org for more information.
ADE Crosswalk
The Pitch It! Competition aligns with the following Arkansas Department of Education-approved courses, topics, and events:
Business & Marketing Course(s):
- 492330 - Marketing Business Enterprise
- 492700 - Small Business Operations
DECA, Inc.:
- Start-Up Business Plan (ESB)
- Virtual Business Challenge (VBCEN)
- Innovation Plan (EIP)
- Independent Business Plan (EIB)
- Entrepreneurship Series (ENT)
Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA):
- Marketing Mix Challenge
- Business Plan
Questions?
Contact Marsha Masters at marsha@economicsarkansas.org.