Remarkable Ideas Competition

Do you have a remarkable idea to share?

The Great Dames Remarkable Ideas Pitch Competition engages women-led social ventures and nonprofits and funds their remarkable work to create a better future for women and girls. The competition draws women innovators from across the globe. and works with them to increase their effectiveness through funding, mentoring, and forging a strategic partnership with Great Dames.

Competition Guidelines and Application

JOIN the Giving Circle

Application Deadline: June 1 at 12 p.m. ET

Virtual Pitch Event: July 23 at 5:30 p.m. ET

Winner Announcement: 15th Anniversary Global Celebration Event:

Oct. 15 at 5:30 p.m. ET

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Prior Remarkable Winners

2021 Remarkable Ideas Virtual Pitch Competition features Women with BIG Ideas for Reimagining the Future

2021 Competition Finalists’ Pitch Videos:

Up Cycle Design, Sierra RyanWallick, the 2021 Remarkable Winner! Read here.

Imagine Me Healthy, Chesha Hodge

Dear Katie: Survivor Stories Podcast, Kelsey Styles

Quality Communication Training, That Scales, Rachel Cossar

Redefining the Superwoman, Nicolle Surratte

Please share your feedback: Audience Evaluation of Pitch Videos

Theme: Reimagining our Future with Your Remarkable Ideas

You are invited to share your innovative ideas to reimagine our future.

Winner will receive a package, including $1,000 in cash, a business mentor, and a portfolio of valuable business services. Judges will select 5 finalists among the pitch videos submitted. The Great Dames Circle community will select the WINNER!

Application Deadline: November 19, 2021 at 12:00 noon EST
Virtual Pitch Event: November 30, 2021
Winner Announcement: December 13, 2021

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2020 Remarkable Ideas Pitch Competition features Women with BIG Ideas for Reimagining their Communities

Ten remarkable young women pitched their innovative ideas to the Great Dames community and each deserved recognition and support. Giftie Umo was declared the winner for her project that is dedicated to giving women in Africa a voice. Giftie, a Nigerian-born Delawarean, founded Girls Leading Africa to empower girls and young mothers who face gender inequity. Giftie remarked "I was tired of the invisible scars women and girls carry with them. I believe there is no better time to amplify their voices." Giftie was awarded a $1,000 grant and will be assigned a business mentor to support her efforts. We invite you to review all eight pitches and offer your feedback and support!

Remarkable Ideas Survey Link