2027 Purse Pitch Competition Application

2027 Purse Pitch Competition Application

Apply now for your chance to pitch at the Forward Women's Leadership Forum! Event: Saturday, February 6, 2027, 11 AM – 3 PM; Location: TBD, Maryland. Prizes: $1,000 (1st), $500 (2nd), $250 (3rd). Show us your boldest business vision—Do it scared!
Applicant Information
First Name
Last Name
Email Address
example@example.com
Business Information
Category of Business
Business Name
Social Media Handles including LinkedIn
Business Description

Describe the vision, mission, and values of your company.0/500
Website (if any)
How long have you owned your business?
Competition Eligibility and Logistics
Eligibility
Female owner or co-owner; at least 18; one entry per business; legally operated business from any industry; applicants may be existing owners, recently launched (last 18 months), or seriously pursuing an idea-stage business.
Pitch Rules
Five-minute pitch followed by three minutes of Q&A. Evaluation is based on clarity, quality, and potential; at least three judges will review entries. Decisions are final, false information disqualifies an applicant, and the winner must attend the event to claim the prize.
Will you be present at the Forum event as our guest to receive your award if selected as a winner?
Are you eligible for a fee waiver due to furlough or recent dismissal from a federal job?
Optional confidential proof documentation upload

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2027 fee: $25, pending confirmation for 2027. Payment is accepted HERE. You Application is not considered valid without payment. Y deadline, notification date, and Forum attendance logistics are to be announced. The submission deadline is February 1, 2027 The payment is due upon submission.
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Applicant Accuracy and Contact Permission
I confirm that the information provided is accurate and I give the organizers permission to contact me about this application.
Do you agree to the application terms above?
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Privacy Policy
We collect and use the information you submit only to review your application, communicate about the competition, and manage related event logistics. Your information will be handled securely and shared only when necessary for those purposes.
Application Terms
By submitting this application, you confirm that the information provided is accurate and that you agree to follow the competition rules and decisions of the organizers. Any pictures submitted with this application may be used for marketing purposes only.
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2027 Purse Pitch Competition Application

Applicant Information

Business Information

Competition Eligibility and Logistics

Agreement