Hawk Tank Business Plan Competition

2023 Winners

FLC Track winners

1st place ($10,000): Wakȟályapí Coffee, handcrafted premium sage-blend coffee sourced from the Black Hills of South Dakota.
2nd place ($2,500): CreativitEE, a startup with a focus on educating the younger generation about engineering concepts through pre-made kits and hands-on training experiences.
3rd place ($1,000): Golden Hour, an esports startup with a focus on providing an inclusive and engaging environment for competitive video gamers and aiding gamers in competitions.

Alumni Track winners

1st place ($5,000): Peaks and Dreams, an event planning organization that focuses primarily on weddings and making events magical and memorable.

High School Track winners

1st place ($500): Wolverine Den, a unique and delicious barbecue and burger food truck that will revolutionize the fast food scene in Bayfield, Colorado.
2nd place ($250): Mystical Mystique, a teen-focused bookshop with affordable tutoring and homework help available to students.
3rd place ($100): Forks and Knives, an authentic Italian restaurant experience located in Farmington, New Mexico.

Fort Lewis College and San Juan College students, recent alumni, and regional high school students: enter your business plan in a competition and win startup cash to make your dream business a reality.

Three competitions, lots of winners

College Track

Fort Lewis College students compete to win up to $10,000 for the best business plan.

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High School Track

High school students from the Durango/Four Corners region compete to win up to $8000 in scholarships to Fort Lewis College or San Juan College and cash prizes up to $500.

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