Pitch Dictionary by pitch.dog
Competition, game & elimination systems · Working

Prize

ELI5

Money, status, opportunity or another benefit awarded under a format's rules.

Used in conversation

“The proposal needs to explain the prize, not just promise it.”

Pitch context

Use this in nonfiction pitches to separate what is known, accessible, ethical and structurally repeatable.

Why it matters: Distinguishes story, access, evidence, format mechanics and participant-care responsibilities.

Sources & evidence · 8

Direct term-level sources and supporting source families.