2026 Perfect Pitch Competition Application (South Carolina)

The Perfect Pitch Competition provides an opportunity for GWBC® certified women businesses to pitch their innovative business ideas to a panel of judges who represent various corporations. Finalists will pitch LIVE at South Carolina Power of Partnering (POP) event at Milliken & Company on June 30th for a chance to be a finalist in the national WBENCPitch competition at the end of 2026.

The winner will walk away with $1,000!

Please note: All semi-finalists MUST be a women-business enterprise (WBE), owner, founder or CEO, located in the state of South Carolina and available to pitch IN-PERSON on June 30th at Milliken.

Semi-finalist virtual pitching at Milliken WILL NOT be permitted. If you are not able to pitch in-person or are a 2025 winner, you will not be permitted to move forward in the competition.

Dates To Remember:

Video & Application Deadline: 5.15.26 by 5 PM
Judges Scores Due: 5.22.26 by 5 PM
WBE Finalist Notified: 5.27.25
Semi-Finalist Pitch Training With Tammy Cohen & Monique Russell: 6.11.26 @ 3pm
POP (Power of Partnering): 6.30.26 @ Milliken & Company x Spartanburg, SC
WBENCPitch National Competition: November 2026 (All information regarding WBENCPitch will come from the WBENC National Office)

Name

First NameLast Name

Legal Business Name

VIDEO: Upload your 90-second elevator pitch. (mp3, mp4 ONLY)

Business Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Phone Number

Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.

Email

example@example.com

Are you a WBENC GWBC® certified WBE?

Company Geographical Area (choose one):

Company Demographics

Number of Years in Business:

2024 Revenue:

INDUSTRY CATEGORIES: Select those that apply to your company from the list below:

If you selected "Other," please list your company's industry:

If you selected "Professional Services," please list your company's specific commodity or service:

How many years of experience do you have in this field?:

Percentage (%) of your overall sales this business category represents for your company:

Who are your customers?

Capability Statement: What sets your company apart from others in this field? Use 100 words or less.

PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION BY:

FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2026 BY 5PM

GWBC® Perfect Pitch Competition Application - South Carolina