Elevator Pitch Competition

Networking Competition

Sponsored by Myngly

About the Competition

The UTA Business Communication Program Elevator Pitch Competition is designed to further develop our business students' professionalism and confidence in public speaking. The competition will provide networking opportunities for students to meet and engage with local business professional sand recruiters as part of their preparation for the job market.

Students will prepare and present a 30-60 second elevator pitch that they would deliver in a networking environment to an employer. Business professionals and recruiters will serve as competition judges.

 

Eligibility Requirements

All currently enrolled College of Business Students will be eligible to participate in the competition. BCOM students will be strongly encouraged to participate.

 

Judging Criteria

Elevator pitches will be evaluated according to the following criteria:

  • Is it compelling?
  • Is it complete?
  • Is it well-organized?
  • Is it concise?
  • Does the student use effective and engaging verbal and non-verbal delivery/state mechanics?

View full judging rubric here. 

View full contest rules here.


Competition Timeline

 

First Round

Date: October 2, 2024
Time: 12PM - 2PM
Location: Business Building, Room 609

Date: October 4, 2024
Time: 2PM - 4PM
Location: Business Building, Room 609

UTA Faculty judges will screen and select semifinalist to proceed to the second round of the competition. Students will deliver an in-person pitch for the first round of competition. Students will also submit a video of their elevator pitch.

 

Second Round

Judges will evaluate pitches virtually and finalist will be announced by October 22, 2024.

 

Final Round - Awards and Networking Reception

Sponsored by Myngly

Date: November 7, 2024
Time: 6PM - 8PM
Location: UTA Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology Development, 400 South Center Street, Arlington, TX 76010

All judges, participants, faculty, and business professionals are invited to a reception and networking event. Student finalists will deliver their pitches and awards will be announced, Also, attendees will be invited to participate in an "audience choice" round with a prize.

 

Awards and Recognition

Prizes will be awarded in each category.

First Place: $400
Second Place: $350
Third Place: $150

There will also be a prize awarded for the "audience choice" award at the event.

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Maverick Networking Night

Please join us at our first annual Maverick Networking Night.

Maverick Networking Night is the final round our Elevator Pitch Competition hosted at the Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology Development and sponsored by Myngly.
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