Kiwanis Pitch

The Kiwanis Pitch, initiated by the Utica Shelby Kiwanis Club, is a community service project encouraging Key Club students aged 14-18 to explore and present innovative business and social venture projects. Participants form teams of 2-4 students with an adult advisor, creating original works judged on feasibility, growth potential, and a “wow factor.” Submission rules include written narratives, a brief video, and a pitch deck. The competition offers both in-person and virtual events, emphasizing equal opportunity and a positive learning experience. Judging criteria focus on project innovation and social impact, evaluating feasibility, sustainability, and creativity. Participants grant limited rights for promotional use, and the Kiwanis Pitch emphasizes fairness, disclosure, and respect for intellectual property.

Kiwanis Pitch Registration Process

Kiwanis Pitch Guidelines and Rules

Kiwanis Pitch Application/Submission Form

The Kiwanis Pitch is offered as a community service project initiative by Utica Shelby Kiwanis Club. Participation in the Kiwanis Pitch involves learning from the pursuit of new ideas. It also involves the creation, submission and presentation of original content in the form of business and social venture projects.

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Name*

First Last

Email*

Number

Please describe the issue you’re tackling, your initiative, and the specific intervention/s you plan to use to address this issue.*

Project Title*

Issue Areas * (Literacy, Mental Health, Hunger, Leadership, Community Impact)*

A one-sentence description of your project *

What is the problem you're addressing and why is it important? Why is now the best time to address it?*

What is your proposed solution? What makes it innovative and scalable (or big and bold)?*

Who will benefit from this solution (specific target population) and where are they located? *

How does this idea build on, leverage, or connect with other existing initiatives, products, or services?*

If you are successful, the world will be better off because… *

What is your proposed solution? What makes it innovative and scalable (or big and bold)?*

Please describe how and when you plan to put your idea into action. Be as specific and as clear as possible.

Has this project started? If so, when?

If you when the Kiwanis Pitch competition prize(s), you have up to four months to complete this proposed project. What are the key milestones covered by this grant?

What is the total budget of the project (please list numbers only in USD)?

How will you use the Kiwanis Pitch funds? Please list any line items with associated costs–such as equipment, supplies, marketing and communications

What will be achieved by the end of the four-month period? How will you know if you're successful?

What makes you or your team the ideal leader(s) for this project?

How many members are on your team? (4 max)

Please provide the name of the team members and specify the Key Club they belong to

Who is the Team Leader?

Who is your team advisor? (Require name, number and email)

Please provide the name of your Kiwanis Club*

Kiwanis Pitch Application/Submission Form

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