Businesses Bettering Communities
Celebrating the entrepreneurs, stories, and businesses behind IMPACT Pitch.
Meet the 2026 winners → Meet the finalists → Community Impact Awards →
That’s a wrap on IMPACT Pitch 2026
Thank you for being part of it.
On October 1, entrepreneurs, supporters, judges, sponsors, and community members came together for the 2026 IMPACT Pitch Final.
After four months of competition, coaching, and preparation, nine finalists shared the businesses they’ve built and competed for $46,000 in cash prizes.
We’re grateful to everyone who showed up, tuned in, cheered on the finalists, and helped make this year’s IMPACT Pitch possible.
Meet the 2026 winners
WinnerBest Marketing Video
Sound Sports Performance and Training
Federick Brooks
Marine Corps veteran Federick Brooks trains athletes while mentoring future fitness professionals and building a stronger coaching community in Lynnwood.
WinnerStartup Stage
TheraProfessional
Deanna Hoyt
A boutique insurance credentialing service helping mental health providers manage applications, enrollment, and ongoing credentialing without giving up a percentage of their revenue.
WinnerEarly Stage
TJ's Street Tacos
Pablo Vazquez
From a Capitol Hill ghost kitchen, TJ's Street Tacos serves Tijuana-style tacos and late-night favorites while working toward a permanent brick-and-mortar home.
WinnerEstablished Stage
Sound Sports Performance and Training
Federick Brooks
Marine Corps veteran Federick Brooks trains athletes while mentoring future fitness professionals and building a stronger coaching community in Lynnwood.
Meet the Businesses Behind the Pitches
2026 Community Impact Award Winners
Crutch Carries LLC
Joshua Yocum
Electronic Music Club LLC
Erik Carlson
TJ’s Street Tacos
Pablo Vazquez
Queer Plants Café LLC
Ross Wilkins
Danni’s Tooth Spa PLLC
Danielle “Danni” Bloodsaw
Prizes & Awards

Grand prizes
$10,000 each
One grand prize in each business-stage category: Best Startup Business, Best Early Stage Business, and Best Established Business.
Finalist grants
$1,000 each
Each of the nine 2026 finalists received a $1,000 grant.
Best Marketing Video
Additional $1,000
Awarded at the October 1, 2026 live pitch event.
Community Impact Awards
Five $1,000 awards
Recognizing businesses that complete the first two rounds and present compelling narratives of community impact.
Explore IMPACT Pitch
Competition overview
Review eligibility, deadlines, coaching, and prize information.
2026 recap
Look back at the finalists, winners, and IMPACT Pitch’s 11th celebration.
IMPACT Pitch highlights
Explore stories featuring previous finalists, winners, and their competition journeys.
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