To set up participants for success and fuel their entrepreneurship journey, five participants received $2,000, according to a press release.

The recipients were selected by Dillon, former NFL player and philanthropist, Frank Murphy; Pastor and Philanthropist, Trell Web; ViaPath Technologies CEO, Deb Alderson; and VP of Reintegration and Community Engagement, Tony Lowden.

The additional participants received $1,000 to help get their business up and running once their sentence is complete.

“This competition is really a passion for me! When asked how I would like to contribute to society I really wanted to know how I could support the incarcerated community and convicted felons,” Dillon said. “With all the crime going on in the world and in Atlanta specifically, I wanted to do something that would assist in reducing crime and show these men that with commitment and applied knowledge, they can be successful. I have not only presented these gentlemen with money but also, I look forward to providing solutions and knowledge for these men to re-enter society and establish legitimate business concepts, along with business mentorship.”

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