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:

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.

Informational Webinars: