Black Women in Food Pitch Competition presented by New Voices Foundation

Black Women in Food (BWIF) teamed up with New Voices Foundation for a Pitch Competition at the 2024 Black Women in Food Summit. The event spotlighted Black women food entrepreneurs with the aim of supporting growth for their businesses. Contestants compeated for cash prizes totaling $15,000.

Meet the Winners

First Prize: $10,000 | Candy Schibli, Founder of Southeastern Roastery

Second Prize: $5,000 | Amber Croom and Yasmeen Haskins, Founders of Beye Beignets

Meet the Contestants

Meet the Host & Judges

Host, Queenstar Akrong, Queenstar Media

Judge, Perteet Spencer, Founder and CEO Ayo West African Foods

Judge, Désirée Younge, Conscious Catalyst Group Inc.

Judge, Lesley A. Riley, Founder and CEO Mama's Biscuits