Description
Welcome to the 2027 Victory Cup Initiative Application!
Our Mission: Victory Cup brings nonprofit organizations to the mainstage so that everyone in Central Florida knows what they do, why they do it, and why it's important to our community.
The Ultimate Goodwill Event: It all starts with the VCI Breakfast which will no doubt inspire. At this event, we bring together top community business leaders to hear from 10 carefully chosen nonprofit organizations, who present a compelling 2 1/2 minute impact story. The audience votes and all 10 leave with cash awards and invaluable exposure in the community.
Making an Impact: 100% of award sponsorships, table and ticket sales goes directly to our finalists.
Nonprofit Submission Timeframe:
8:00am Monday, August 24, 2026 to 11:59pm Friday, September 11, 2026
Important Dates to Consider:
August 24, 2026 (8:00am) - Victory Cup Initiative Nonprofit Application Opens
September 11, 2026 (11:59pm) - Victory Cup Initiative Nonprofit Application - Final Deadline
September 23 - October 9, 2026 - Nonprofit Applications are evaluated by Community Evaluators
October 19, 2026 - Top 10 Finalists Announced
If selected as one of the Top 10 Nonprofit Finalists, see below for MANDATORY dates:
October 28, 2026 - Nonprofit Finalist Briefing (9 - 10:30am) MANDATORY
November 18, 2026 - Storytelling Workshop 9am - 4pm & Story Season Kickoff Event immediately following 4:30 - 6pm. Each Nonprofit Finalist must have three representatives from their organization participate in the Storytelling Workshop. *One of these three representatives must be the presenter at the Storytelling Showcase. MANDATORY
January 6, 2027 - One-On-One Coaching - Virtual (Time TBD) MANDATORY
January 29, 2027 - One-On-One Coaching (50-min timeslot between 9am - Noon) MANDATORY
February 11, 2027 - Speak with Ease Coaching (10am - Noon) MANDATORY
February 23, 2027 - Victory Cup Initiative Storytelling Showcase (6 - 10am) MANDATORY
Thank you!
Victory Cup Initiative Team