The National Small Business Week Awards are here!
Now accepting nominations until December 8th, 2022

Throughout the pandemic, the American entrepreneurial spirit has helped us propel our nation forward. The U.S. Small Business Administration is helping America’s small businesses rebuild and strengthen the U.S. economy and would like to honor these individuals for their resiliency and achievements during SBA’s 2023 National Small Business Week.
All nominations must be submitted electronically no later than 3:00 p.m. ET on December 8, 2022.
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For over 50 years, National Small Business Week has recognized the outstanding achievements of America’s small businesses for their contributions to their local communities, and to our nation’s economy.
Learn More about the Awards
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To be nominated and receive one of the following local awards, the small business nominee must fit within the category of the award, demonstrate success in business and complete and submit the required nomination package information.
Complete Guidelines
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Do you have an inspiring small business success story to tell? Could you be our next winner? Submit your nomination today. Nominees must be located in Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino Counties to be considered.
Go to Nomination Portal
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LOCAL DISTRICT AWARD CATEGORIES:
COMMUNITY EXCELLENCE AWARD
WOMAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS OF THE YEAR
FAMILY-OWNED BUSINESS OF THE YEAR
MICRO-ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR
VETERAN SMALL BUSINESS CHAMPION OF THE YEAR
YOUNG ENTREPRENEU OF THE YEAR
To request nomination forms or obtain more information about this program contact Sylvia Gutierrez at (714) 560-7454 or send an email to sylvia.gutierrez@sba.gov

Visit our website for valuable information such as the SBA’s National Resource Guide, local Office Directory, local small business events, industry focused series, stand-out success stories, lending information, email updates and more!
The Orange County / Inland Empire District Office serves the Counties of Orange, Riverside, and San Bernardino by helping businesses start, grow, expand, or recover.
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If you need assistance navigating any of SBA’s funding options or with general business guidance, SBA’s resource partners are available to help.
Other local resource partner organizations can be found at: SBA.gov/local-assistance
SBA’s participation is not an endorsement of the views, opinions, products or services of any participants, person or entity.
Resource Partners SCORE, Small Business Development Centers and Women’s Business Centers are funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.
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