Coastal Pitch Competition Winners

2023

1st Place: Luke Nelson | Easy Easter Bunny
2nd Place: Michael Seiter | Beach Rentals
3rd Place: Quinton Frazier & Ethan Hickey | Cozy Toes

2020

1st Place: Model T-A | Bryant Baldwin & Rachel Chai
2nd Place: Sapori Creative Collective | Sean Goosherst
3rd Place: Rod & Reel Retainer | Sam Penque

2019

1st Place: Mobile DroneWorks | Justin Wilkerson
2nd Place: Tech Teachers | Patricia West
3rd Place: Dream Chasers | Nikolas Hughey
Honorable Mention: Tito’s Treats | Rachel Aune

2018

1st Place: Port City Pups | Bailey Duos
2nd Place: Online Retail Store for Shorter Women | Kaitlin Kelly
3rd Place: Hold-N-Fold | Brianna Ladnier

“Winning the $2,000 is definitely a perk, but the validation this competition gave me is worth more than money. I’ve been working on this business for 3 years, and to have it recognized as a great idea means everything to me. This competition was a great opportunity to show my passion for my business, this university, and the city of Mobile. It has been the highlight of my college career so far.” - Bailey Duos, Port City Pups

2017

1st Place: Marathon Processes | Emma Fairbanks & Neel Patel
2nd Place & Social Entrepreneurship: Easy Booking Electronic Bus | Anusha Sai
3rd Place: Shade Savers | Zane Patterson

2016

1st Place: Hygiene Dispenser | Kobi Bell
2nd Place: Student Cars | Raphaela Reiner
3rd Place: Climax | Blakney Barrett
Social Entrepreneurship: Dog Park with Water Access | Mike Jeffries