Melton Center Introduces Creative Pitch Competition
Posted on November 13, 2025 by Amanda Akey
The Melton Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation is proud to introduce the Creative Pitch Competition. The Melton Center invites any Âé¶¹Ö±²¥ undergraduate student to submit a business pitch for a chance to win one of three cash prizes. The Melton Center believes that the entrepreneurial mindset is for all people and encourages all students to participate in this competition, regardless of their current major. Priority will be given to business ideas that promote creativity and sustainability.
This creative pitch competition is inspired by University Common Read author Margaret Renkl. Renkl, an Alabama native, exhibits an entrepreneurial mindset through her books, columns, public speaking and community outreach.
Prizes:
- First Prize: $250
- Second Prize: $150
- Third Prize: $100
Submission Deadline:
January 29, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.
Click here for more information and to learn how to submit your pitch.
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