Extrapreneur Award Program

Live pitch competition where entrepreneurs and small business owners present compelling business plans featuring innovative ideas to win cash prizes.

Extraco Banks is passionate about catalyzing small business growth & creating an entrepreneurial bridge across our communities. That's why we've created the Extrapreneur Award Program.

Starting our 7th award cycle, Extraco's Extrapreneur Award provides a platform for entrepreneurs to present their ideas to a panel of Extraco's leaders to win cash prizes.

Candidates will present their business & growth plans to a panel of Extraco senior business leaders & receive constructive feedback & consulting.

The top presenter(s) will be awarded a monetary prize that can be used towards the development and growth of their company or idea, along with business consulting from Extraco executives.

Available Awards

Overall Winner

$20,000 cash prize
Extraco business consulting for 3 months

Regional Award

$5,000 cash prize
Extraco business consulting for 3 months

* Regional winners will not receive the Finalist award as well.

Finalist Award

$1,500 cash prize
Extraco partner resources mentorship

People's Choice Award

$1,000 cash prize

2025 Competition Timeline

April 2026 - Virtual Promotion Events in Waco, Temple and College Station
May 2026 - Video Pitch Applications Live
June 2026 - Business Plan Applications
July 2026 - Finalists Announced
August 2026 - Finalist Pitch Competition
September 2026 - Award Banquet

Criteria

Legal entity, for-profit and not a franchise
Must have revenue of at least $150,000 (not exceeding $3 million annual revenue)
Headquartered within Extraco footprint: Bell County, Brazos County, Coryell County, Hamilton County, McLennan County or Williamson County

2026 Extrapreneur Guidebook

Click below to download this year's guidelines.

2026 Extrapreneur Award Guidebook

2026 Extrapreneur Application Portal

Ready to apply? Click below to start your application today!

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Have questions?

For assistance or questions along the application process, please call or email Director of Corporate Initiatives, Abbey Mackey at AMackey@extracobanks.com or 254-761-2130.