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Nominate YOUR Small Business for an SBA Award – Information Session

October 25 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am

For more than 60 years, the SBA has celebrated National Small Business Week, which recognizes America’s small business owners!

The SBA is NOW ACCEPTING nominations for the 2025 National Small Business Week Awards!

Join this in-person event to learn about the SBA Houston District Office’s nomination categories, eligibility, submission documents, and tips for writing an award-winning nomination! Nomination submission deadline is Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 3:00pm CT. Also, as an existing business owner, learn about the services provided by the Texas Gulf Coast Small Business Development Center to help your business grow and succeed!

Submission Deadline:

  • Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 3:00pm CT

2025 National Award Categories:

  • Small Business Person of the Year
  • Small Business Exporter of the Year
  • Small Business Investment Company of the Year
  • Phoenix Awards for Disaster Recovery
  • Federal Procurement Awards
  • Awards to SBA Resource Partners
  • Surety Bond Agent of the Year

2025 Local Award Categories:

  • 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.

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