Elevate Your Brand at BCB Brooklyn
BCB Brooklyn Brand Accelerator Pitch Competition
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The BCB Brooklyn Brand Accelerator Pitch Competition, Presented by Women of the Vine & Spirits® & Diverse Powered Brands™, is your chance to gain unparalleled visibility, industry recognition and exclusive access to resources designed to fuel your growth
Deadline to submit is May 8 at 11:59 PM ET
What is the Brand Accelerator Pitch Competition?
This competition is more than just a pitch event; it’s a platform designed to connect emerging brands within the bar and beverage industry with key decision-makers. The competition helps brands gain the attention and tools they need to grow.
Eligibility Criteria
The competition is open to brands meeting one or more of the following:
- Emerging Brands Pavilion exhibitor at BCB Brooklyn (or)
- First-time exhibitors at BCB Brooklyn (or)
- Companies with less than 5 years in business
Application Process
1. Fill out the application form.
2. Your entry will be reviewed by our panel of experts based on the submission criteria.
3. Finalists will be announced on May 27, 2025, and will pitch their innovative brand(s) live at BCB Brooklyn on Wednesday, June 11, 2025.
What to Expect on Competition Day
Finalists will deliver a 5-minute pitch to a panel of esteemed judges.
Scoring Criteria
Market Viability
What potential does your brand have?
Creativity
How innovative and original is your concept?
Brand Story
What makes your story compelling and inspiring?
Presentation
Your ability to pitch clearly and effectively.
Taste
After all, it’s all about the product.
Package Prize Includes
Developed and delivered by Women of the Vine & Spirits in collaboration with their network of dedicated Corporate Members and Diverse Powered Brands, this unparalleled package includes access to expert consulting, legal support, distribution and import support, PR, design services, and industry memberships from some of the top organizations in the beverage alcohol space.
BCB Brooklyn – Credit toward participation in the 2026 BCB Brooklyn show.
BevAssets – 3-month consulting retainer focused on sales and distribution strategy (domestic & international).
Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) – Complimentary Craft Membership.
Diverse Powered Brands (DPB) – Complimentary Annual Subscription to DPB (consulting services provided if not applicable for subscription).
Double Forte – PR Services to include one brand messaging audit with 1 round of edits, an outlined media launch strategy, 1 trade press release supported by 1 round of industry trade media outreach.
Greenspoon Marder, LLP – Three (3) hours of legal counsel focused on regulatory and compliance issues, including federal, state, and e-commerce guidance.
MHW – Credit toward importation, distribution, or brand development services.
The Spearhead Group – Design and sourcing audit of current packaging, 1-2 packaging evolution concepts.
Women of the Vine & Spirits – Complimentary Associate Corporate Membership to global membership organization.
Timeline
- Submission Period: April 16 - May 8 11:59 PM ET
- Review Period: May 12 - May 21
- Finalists Announced: May 27
- Winner Announced: June 11
BCB Brooklyn, Women of the Vine & Spirits and Diverse Powered Brands believe in the power of community and innovation. This competition is part of our ongoing commitment to supporting the next generation of beverage leaders and industry changemakers.
We can’t wait to see your brand shine at the BCB Brooklyn Brand Accelerator Pitch Competition!
Click here for the official rules and entry. Sponsor: Reed Exhibitions, a division of RELX Inc., Diverse Powered Brands and Women of the Vine & Spirits
Deadline to submit is May 8 at 11:59 PM ET