storytelling contest
The America the Entrepreneurial Storytelling Contest is a powerful national platform designed to spotlight entrepreneurs like you who embody the American entrepreneurial spirit. We are searching for compelling narratives of founders who are not just succeeding, but actively fueling economic growth and strengthening their communities.
This is your chance to gain unparalleled national recognition and showcase how your vision, hard work, and commitment to community make you a vital part of the ongoing American story.
This is your chance to gain unparalleled national recognition and showcase how your vision, hard work, and commitment to community make you a vital part of the ongoing American story.
Prizes
Grand Prize: All expenses paid trip to attend a global entrepreneurship convening
Semi Finalists: 20 semifinalists will have their stories promoted to a national audience via social media, traditional media and additional communications from America the Entrepreneurial.
All Submissions: Everyone who submits a story that meets contest rules will get featured on the contest website.
Semi Finalists: 20 semifinalists will have their stories promoted to a national audience via social media, traditional media and additional communications from America the Entrepreneurial.
All Submissions: Everyone who submits a story that meets contest rules will get featured on the contest website.
rules
To be eligible, submissions must:
1) Tell the story of an entrepreneur or entrepreneurs who are helping their communities thrive;
2) Avoid profanity, obscenity and disparaging others; and
3) Provide a factual account of real events.
Submissions are due March 31, 2026, and will be judged on who best represents America's Entrepreneurial spirit, making an impact on their family, community, or beyond.
1) Tell the story of an entrepreneur or entrepreneurs who are helping their communities thrive;
2) Avoid profanity, obscenity and disparaging others; and
3) Provide a factual account of real events.
Submissions are due March 31, 2026, and will be judged on who best represents America's Entrepreneurial spirit, making an impact on their family, community, or beyond.
