Take your business to the next level

Build your brand with the AT&T Small Business Contest

Apply below for the chance to win $50,000, a year of AT&T service with a new device, and the opportunity to share your small business story with your own AT&T content piece alongside #ShesConnected talent!

Small Business Owners, now is your time!

Apply now for the AT&T Small Business Contest for a chance to win $50,000 and the support of a growing community of over 20 athletes and entrepreneurs!

One Grand Prize winner will receive:

  • $50,000 towards their small business
  • One full year of AT&T service with a brand new device
  • Involvement in feature content with an AT&T #ShesConnected athlete

Four (4) runners up will receive $5,000

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. INTERNET CONNECTION REQUIRED. Contest open only to legal residents of 50 U.S. & DC (“Eligibility Area”) who as of date of entry are the age of majority or older and the sole or majority owner of a small business located within the Eligibility Area and with a specific limit of fifty (50) or less full or part-time employees. Contest entry starts on/about 12:01 am EDT on 6/9/25 and ends on/about 11:59 pm EDT on 9/30/25. Subject to Official Rules available at att.com/shesconnected. See Official Rules for complete details including how to enter, eligibility, winner determination and prizing. Void where prohibited. Sponsor: AT&T Services, Inc., 208 S. Akard St. Dallas, TX 75202.

The submission window is now closed.

We’re excited to inspire a broader community of entrepreneurs and Small Business Owners through the AT&T Small Business Contest alongside esteemed AT&T athletes that are making moves on and off the field and paving the way for the next generation.

Scout
Bassett
“Hearing so many no’s throughout my life, you learn how to find solutions. You learn how to find the right connection points.”
A’ja
Wilson
“My purpose beyond the court is just being that tangible role model for the next generation to want to be successful in whatever they want to do.”
Aneesa
Getaneh
“Daisy Medical Institute is not just a training program; it’s a beacon of hope and opportunity for emancipated foster youth in Los Angeles. With the support of She’s Connected by AT&T, we can now expand our reach, enhance our impact, and continue to empower the next generation of healthcare professionals and community leaders.”
Rose
Zhang
“When you’re a professional athlete, it’s not just playing a game that you love anymore - it’s your occupation. You’re essentially making a small business.”

She's Connected 2024 Grant Winner

Aneesa Getaneh founded Daisy Medical Institute to empower students, many of whom are emancipated foster youth in Los Angeles, by providing them with the necessary training and support to become Nursing Assistants (CNAs). Her vision extends beyond merely training individuals for a career - it encompasses fostering stability, resilience, and opportunity for those who have overcome challenges in life.

"Thanks to She’s Connected by AT&T, Daisy is paving the way for the next generation of healthcare professionals looking through the lens of possibility"​

Spotlighting women athletes who are striving to make their dreams a reality in the worlds of sport, business, entrepreneurship and community.

Watch previous She’s Connected by AT&T episodes here.