Pre-Series A founders, this is your last call: The strongest startups are already entering the arena, and the application window is closing fast.

If your startup has already been nominated, don’t wait to finish your application. The final week always moves quickly, and last-minute submissions risk getting buried as applications surge ahead of the May 27 deadline.

Know a startup that deserves the spotlight? Nominate them now so they still have time to apply before May 27.

Some of the most consequential companies in tech history didn’t launch with splashy fundraising announcements. They started with a pitch.