The SBA is now accepting the following nominations for the 2023 National Small Business Week Awards!

Submission Deadline:

• Thursday, December 8, 2022 at 2:00pm CDT

2023 Award Categories:

• Small Business Person of the Year
• Small Business Exporter of the Year
• 8(a) Graduate of the Year
• Minority Business Owner of the Year
• Veteran Business Owner of the Year
• Woman Business Owner of the Year
• Rural Owned Business of the Year
• Innovation (STTR/SBIR) Recipient of the Year
• Small Business Community Partner of the Year
• Small Business Media Advocate of the Year

Nomination Guidelines & Forms:

• Click here for District Guidelines and Information

Where to Submit Nominations:

CLICK HERE to Submit Your Nomination TODAY!

Submitting an Award-Winning Nomination for
SBA National Small Business Week Awards

Join this webinar to learn about the SBA Houston District Office’s nomination categories, eligibility, and tips for writing an award-winning nomination!

For More Information: For the full webinar schedule or questions about awards, please contact Abigail Gonzalez atabigail.gonzalez@sba.gov

Want to learn more about SBA Programs & Services?
Download the National Resource Guide HERE
Descarga la Guía Nacional de Recursos (en español) AQUÍ

Questions? Please contact houston@sba.gov