Best Pitch Deck
The clearest, most convincing deck of the quarter.
01 — Startup of the Quarter
Three monthly winners. One quarter champion.
At the end of each quarter, that quarter’s three Startups of the Month go head to head. Our editors look at the progress each startup made during the quarter, and the winner gets a Startup of the Quarter cover story, a press release to our global network and a place in the final for Startup of the Year.
02 — Category awards
Seven more awards, every quarter.
Most Viral Launch
The launch that travelled furthest across media and social.
Fastest Growing Startup
The strongest growth in users, revenue or partners.
Impact Startup
Measurable social or environmental impact.
Best International Expansion
The boldest move into new markets.
Founder of the Quarter
The founder whose leadership stood out.
People’s Choice Award
The startup with the most public votes in the quarter’s Monthly Pitch-Offs.
03 — Calendar
Four award rounds a year.
Entries submitted during a quarter are judged at its end.
Q1Jan – Mar
Q2Apr – Jun
Q3Jul – Sep
Q4Oct – Dec
04 — What winners get
Recognition that travels.
Every winner, including Startup of the Quarter, gets a shareable digital certificate.
Digital certificate & badge
A shareable digital certificate for LinkedIn, X, Instagram and your website, plus a winner’s badge.
Winner’s feature
A feature on PNWIRE about your startup and why it won.
Press release
The winners’ announcement, distributed to our global media network.
Shortlist for the year
Every winner is in the running for Startup of the Year.
05 — Call to action
Enter this quarter’s awards.
Submit your pitch deck and choose your award category.