The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is calling for nominations for the 2024 National and District Small Business Week Awards, including their flagship award, Small Business Person of the Year.
If you know a small business with exceptional innovation, growth, community engagement and resilience, put them in the spotlight by submitting a nomination. You may also self-nominate for most award categories.
Submission Deadline: Thursday, December 7, 2023 at 2:00 PM MST
2024 SBA National Award Categories Include
- Small Business Person of the Year
- Small Business Exporter of the Year
- 8(a) Graduate of the Year
- Small Business Prime Contractor of the Year
- Small Business Subcontractor of the Year
2024 SBA Arizona District Office Award Categories Include
- Minority Small Business Champion or Business of the Year
- Veteran Small Business Champion or Business of the Year
- Women in Business Champion or Business of the Year
To view the award guidelines, download nomination forms, and find where to submit your nomination package, visit www.sba.gov/nsbw
If you have any questions, please contact brian.quijada@sba.gov
About National Small Business Week
For 60 years, the President of the United States has issued a proclamation announcing National Small Business Week, which recognizes the critical contributions of America’s entrepreneurs and small business owners. More than half of Americans either own or work for a small business, and they create about two out of every three new jobs in the U.S. each year. As part of National Small Business Week, the U.S. Small Business Administration takes the opportunity to highlight the impact of outstanding entrepreneurs, small business owners, and others from all 50 states and U.S. territories. Every day, they’re working to grow small businesses, create 21st-century jobs, drive innovation, and increase America’s global competitiveness. To learn more, visit www.sba.gov/nsbw.
About the U.S. Small Business Administration
The U.S. Small Business Administration makes the American dream of business ownership a reality. As the only go-to resource and voice for small businesses backed by the strength of the federal government, the SBA empowers entrepreneurs and small business owners with the resources and support they need to start, grow or expand their businesses, or recover from a declared disaster. It delivers services through an extensive network of SBA field offices and partnerships with public and private organizations. To learn more, visit www.sba.gov.