SBA is accepting nominations for the National Small Business Week awards which recognize SBA-assisted small businesses’ inspirational achievements and contributions to their communities and our nation’s economy. All nominations must be submitted electronically by 4 p.m. EDT on December 5, 2024. The awards will be presented during the National Small Business Week awards ceremony in Washington, D.C. on May 4-5, 2025.
Submission Deadline:
- Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 3:00pm CT
2025 Award Categories:
- Small Business Person of the Year (National Category)
- Small Business Exporter of the Year (National Category)
- Minority-Owned Small Business of the Year
- Veteran-Owned Small Business of the Year
- Woman-Owned Business of the Year
- Innovation (SBIR/STTR) Recipient of the Year
- Small Business Media Advocate of the Year
- Small Business Community Partner of the Year
- Rural Entrepreneur of the Year
Nomination Guidelines & Forms:
- Click here for National Guidelines and Information
- Click here for Houston District Local Award Categories
Basic Eligibility Requirements:
- Any legal resident of the United States or its Territories who owns 51% of a business and operates a small business for a minimum of three years and have received at least one type of SBA assistance.
