Paul Quinn College female students competed for a chance to win up to $9,000 in seed capital and an opportunity for an all-expenses paid trip to attend the 2025 Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) National Conference as part of their participation in the WBENC Women of Color Incubator program, sponsored by Southwest Airlines®. This inaugural partnership and groundbreaking program is Southwest Airlines’ commitment to investing in the next generation of entrepreneurs and creating a lasting impact beyond the classroom.
The Winners
Audience Choice Award: Taayah Dunn
1st Place for her Pitch Competition: Kennedy Austin
PQC junior, for her business ‘Forefront’
A venture capital firm investing in Black-founded beauty products and ventures.
