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AWEC Pitch Your Vision Competition 2025

Are you a female founder eager to advance your business? Participate in this year’s AWEC business pitch competition for an opportunity to strengthen your brand and amplify your impact!

The program this year consists of an 8-week brand marketing bootcamp culminating in a business pitch competition where founders can compete to win cash prizes.

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Program participants will be announced on APRIL 4!

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Participation in the AWEC Pitch Your Vision Competition requires a commitment to attend all scheduled sessions, including the brand marketing bootcamp, quarter-final pitch rounds / semi-final pitch rounds, and the final competition if selected.  
REGISTRATION IS FREE.

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ELIGIBILITY

The program is open to all female entrepreneurs at all stages of their business.

  • You must be residing in the Kingston Frontenac Lennox & Addington (KFL&A) region and surrounding areas

  • Have a functional business

  • Ready and committed to attending all bootcamp sessions virtually or in-person

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HOW TO APPLY

  • Complete an online application form

  • Attend a virtual interview

  • Registration is free

3

IMPORTANT DATES

  • MARCH 15 - Application deadline

  • APRIL 4 - Program participants announced

  • MAY - JULY - Brand marketing bootcamp

  • AUGUST 11 - 22 - Semi-finals pitch days

  • AUGUST 30 - Finalists announced

  • SEPTEMBER 30 - Deadline to submit final pitch decks

  • OCTOBER 18 - Finals pitch day and awarding ceremony

Expert-led bootcamp workshops and coaching! 

Workshop topics include:

  • Entrepreneurship Essentials

  • Building a Purpose-Driven Brand: Mission, Vision & Values

  • Brand Strategy: How to Position Your Business for Success

  • How to Make Your Brand Memorable: The Psychology of Branding

  • Know Your Market: Simple Market Research for Small Businesses

  • Branding on a Budget: Low-Cost Strategies to Build a Strong Presence

  • Build Your Pitch: How to Present Your Business with Confidence

  • Case Studies: Learning from Real-World Branding Success

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Bootcamp Schedule

  • May 24: Welcome Day, Orientation, Workshop 1
    (in-person, 9:00 AM - 1:30 PM)

  • May 31: Workshop 2 (virtual via Zoom, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM)

  • June 7: Workshop 3 (virtual via Zoom, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM)

  • June 21: Workshop 4 (virtual via Zoom, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM)

  • June 28: Workshop 5 (virtual via Zoom, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM)

  • July 5: Workshop 6 (virtual via Zoom, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM)

  • July 19: Workshop 7  (virtual via Zoom, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM)

  • July 26: Bootcamp Wrap-up, Workshop 8 (in-person, 9:00 AM - 1:30 PM)

Pitch Competition Prizes

  • First Prize: CAD1,000

  • Second Prize: CAD500

  • Third Prize: CAD250

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