WHITEWATER — Azik Weisheit, an Entrepreneurship and Innovation major at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater from New Glarus, was one of 27 students who were recognized for their performances at the 2026 ABC Supply Perfect Pitch Competition on Wednesday, Sept. 16.

Weisheit’s pitch was part of the Beginners placements and earned Honorable Mention in the competition.

Participating students delivered a 60- to 90-second pitch that demonstrated themselves to a prospective new employer — ABC Supply. Students were challenged to tell a story that was unique to them featuring 2-3 characteristics about themselves.

UW-Whitewater’s Institute for Sales Excellence and American Marketing Association (AMA) chapter, each supported by the College of Business and Economics, put on the event.

The competition took place ahead of the AMA Regional Conference, which is slated for October 15-16 at UW-Whitewater’s Hyland Hall. The conference, held annually, is for students from all over the world to engage in marketing competitions, network with corporate sponsors, and learn from keynote speakers from some of the state’s most recognizable organizations.

Learn more about the university’s Institute for Sales Excellence and AMA chapter by visiting uww.edu/cobe/knowledge-centers/institute-for-sales-excellence.