Pitch Competition

The 2026 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 $5,000 in prizes! Don't miss out on this chance to elevate your business.

event details

Date & Time October 20, 2026 from 11:00A - 2:00P with lunch catered by Cafe Julia and the 5th Annual Kokua Awards to follow the competition.
Location YWCA Laniakea, Downtown Honolulu (MAP)

HOW TO PARTICIPATE

1. Complete & submit Pitch Competition Application by September 21, 2026
2. Pitch Training will be held online on September 25th from 5:30pm - 6:30pm
3. Final Selection will be announced on September 30th
4. In-person Pitch Competition on October 20th from 11:00am - 2:00pm

PRIZE CATEGORIES

  • 1st Place: $2,500

  • 2nd Place: $1,750

  • 3rd Place: $750

May 2025 Pitch competition Highlights

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