Support Small Business - Nominate a Business for a National Small Business Week Award

Every year the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) recognizes small businesses around the country during National Small Business Week. Now is the time to think about nominating your favorite small businesses for a chance to be named National Small Business Person of the Year.

Awards given in 15 categories

Awards are given in 15 different categories, including exporting, outreach, contracting, lending, disaster recovery, manufacturing and research and development, and more. Winners are named at the state and territorial level, and then compete for the National Small Business Person of the Year.

Competition and awards are held in Washington, DC. National Small Business Week honors small businesses that make neighborhoods thrive, add jobs, increase the economy, and are responsible for two out of every three net new jobs in the U.S.

Deadline to apply: January 9, 2018

Find out how you can nominate a small business, or nominate yourself, to receive dozens of awards, by visiting www.sba.gov/nsbw/