IMPACT PITCH 2025

BUSINESSES MAKING COMMUNITIES BETTER

SMALL BUSINESSES MAKING A BIG IMPACT:
$46,000 AWARDED AT IMPACT PITCH 2025!

Now in its 10th year, IMPACT Pitch returns on October 9, 2025 for a powerful evening celebrating innovation, growth, and community impact. Finalists from across the region will pitch their businesses live at South Seattle College for a chance to win a share of $46,000 in cash prizes.

Over the course of five competition rounds, entrepreneurs will refine their plans, build their confidence, and prepare for this one-of-a-kind opportunity. This year’s event will also honor the legacy of past winners whose businesses continue to grow and thrive across the Northwest.

Join us in person or online for an unforgettable hybrid experience featuring live pitches, audience voting, and storytelling that celebrates a decade of bold ideas and resilient small business leadership.

ABOUT THE COMPETITION

IMPACT PITCH COMPETITION OVERVIEW

Discover information on eligibility, submission deadlines, coaching support, and prize details for the finalists and grand prize winners.

READ THE RECAP

Check out the recap of IMPACT Pitch 2024 to relive the highlights and celebrate this year’s outstanding entrepreneurs.

IMPACT PITCH HIGHLIGHTS

Dive into stories covering previous years' finalists, winners, and the powerful journeys that have shaped this annual event.

IMPACT PITCH 2025 PRIZES & AWARDS

GRAND PRIZES:

$10,000 each awarded to:
  • Best Startup Business
  • Best Early Stage Business
  • Best Established Business

FINALIST GRANTS:

$1,000 awarded to each of the 10 finalists.

LIVE EVENT AWARD:

An additional $1,000 prize awarded to the winner selected at the live pitch event on October 9, 2025.

COMMUNITY IMPACT AWARDS:

FIVE $1,000 prizes awarded to businesses that complete the first two rounds and present compelling narratives demonstrating exceptional community impact. 

IMPACT PITCH 2025 FINALISTS

STARTUP OR IDEA STAGE

Abraxas Jiu Jitsu LLC

Finalist
Category: Startup or Idea Stage
Gwendolin Roote

Location: Seattle, WA

LoThao

Finalist
Category: Startup or Idea Stage
Kia Lo

Location: Bend, OR

Idahome Wild LLC

Finalist
Category: Startup or Idea Stage Business
Jessica Wagner

Location: Donnelly, ID

EARLY STAGE BUSINESSES

TJ's Street Tacos

Finalist
Category: Early Stage
Pablo Vazquez

Location: Seattle, WA

Crutch Carries LLC

Finalist
Category: Early Stage
Joshua Yocum

Location: Idaho Falls, ID

Mina’s Matcha

Finalist
Category: Early Stage
Amina Aden

Location: Seattle, WA

YES MA! Backyard Farm

Finalist
Category: Early Stage
Adfia Bristol

Location: Puyallup, WA

Sookh

Finalist
Category: Early Stage
Prajakta Patil

Location: Seattle, WA

ESTABLISHED BUSINESSES

ASCI Federal Services, LLC

Finalist
Category: Established Business
Christine Hopkins

Location: Anchorage, AK

Mixed Pantry, LLC

Finalist
Category: Established Business
Takeshi Kunimune

Location: Seattle, WA

2025 COMMUNITY IMPACT AWARD WINNERS

Abraxas Jiu Jitsu LLC

Community Impact Award
Gwendolin Roote

Crutch Carries LLC

Community Impact Award
Joshua Yocum

 Jammin' On The One

Community Impact Award
Aisha Newchurch

YES MA! Backyard Farm

Community Impact Award
Adfia Bristol

Sookh

Community Impact Award
Prajakta Patil

Sisterhood Kitchen Collective

Community Impact Award
Lee Hedgmon

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2025 Presenting Sponsor

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2025 Gold Sponsor

2025 Silver Sponsors

2025 Bronze Sponsors

2025 In-Kind Sponsors


Sustaining Partners

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Interested in being an Event Sponsor? View our Sponsor Guides or contact development@businessimpactnw.org

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