April 2nd - Cutoff Date to Vote for Entrepreneur of Impact Competition

The first vote is free.  Additional votes can be purchased at $1 per vote, starting at 10 for $10.00. 

From Side Hustle to Urban Outfitters: SFV Founder Needs Your Vote 

A Reseda resident....Haley Fritz, founder of Breezys, built her wellness brand entirely from scratch while working full-time as an assistant editor in Hollywood's animation industry.

Entrepreneur Magazine details they are the leading resource for small business news, entrepreneurship, management, and growth strategies. The 2026 Entrepreneur of Impact will share their journey in a two-page advertorial, inspiring others to pursue success.

Also participating in the organization is GENYOUth  a 501(c)(3) national nonprofit dedicated to helping school children thrive by living a well-nourished and physically active life. This incredible organization has supported over 77,000 U.S. schools. Youth Health

The 2025 Entrepreneur of Impact was Madiha Chan. Tech leader and founder of JustB, Madiha Chan pioneers a beauty startup committed to creating multi-purpose, eco-friendly products that empower women with deeper skin tones.

Colossal is a nationally registered professional fundraiser that inspires people to advocate for themselves and those in need. Through online competitions like Entrepreneur of Impact, Colossal offers participants the opportunity to make their mark while also making a difference.

The April public voting schedule is

• Top 20 (begins March 23rd and ends April 2nd) – Public voting will help reduce each group to the top twenty (20) Competitors.
• Top 15 (begins April 2nd and ends April 9th) – Public voting will help reduce each group to the top fifteen (15) Competitors.
• Top 10 (begins April 9th and ends April 16th) – Public voting will help reduce each group to the top ten (10) Competitors.
• Top 5 (begin April 16th and end April 23rd) – Public voting will help reduce each group to the top five (5) Competitors.
• Group Finals (begin April 23rd and end April 30th) – Public voting will help reduce total Competitors to one (1) preliminary winner in each Group Finals group who will then advance to the Quarterfinals.
• The timeline for May public voting is available on the rules page of Entrepreneur of Impact The Grand Prize Winner will be announced on or before June 25th, 2026.

Entrepreneur of Impact is powered by Colossal a nationally registered professional fundraiser that inspires people to advocate for themselves and those in need. Through online competitions like Entrepreneur of Impact, Colossal offers participants the opportunity to make their mark while also making a big impact. Learn More

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