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2023 National Small Business Week nominations now open!

Illustration of a trophy with text, 2023 National Small Business Week Awards. Now accepting nominations. The SBA logo is included.

Do you or someone you know have what it takes to become America’s “Small Business Person of the Year” for 2023? If so, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) wants to hear from you. 

The WV District Office is now accepting nominations for the 2023 National and District Small Business Week Awards, including the annual Small Business Person of the Year Award.

Categories:

  • Small Business Person of the Year (National and District)
  • Small Business Exporter (National and District)
  • West Virginia Family-Owned Small Business of the Year
  • West Virginia Veteran-Owned Small Business of the Year
  • West Virginia Woman-Owned Small Business of the Year

What you need to know:

  • Click here to download forms, criteria, and guidelines for submitting a National nomination.
  • Click here for West Virginia District Office award categories and guidelines.
  • The West Virginia District Office must receive all nominations by electronic submission ONLY to the District’s BOX account no later than 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time on December 8, 2022.
  • To obtain additional information, please contact Nikki Bowmar at nikki.bowmar@sba.gov.

How to Submit an Award-Winning Package Training:

For almost 60 years, we’ve been honoring America’s small businesses through our prestigious awards program, held each May during National Small Business Week. This year, the West Virginia and Western PA District Offices are teaming up to help small business owners and advocates nominate outstanding small business owners in their community.

Here’s what’s on our agenda:

  • Guidelines and deadlines
  • Categories
  • Research
  • Creating a compelling nomination package
  • How to submit
  • Answers to your questions

Sign up now!

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