The US Small Business Administration (SBA) is accepting nominations for the 2011 Vermont Small Business Awards. Each year, SBA showcases and recognizes successful and inspiring small business owners and business champions.
Nominators may submit a one-page nomination letter, in any format, to the SBA Vermont District Office by October 15, 2010. Candidates who advance to the final selection stage will be asked to submit a nomination packet. State winners are eligible to compete for regional and national honors.
Each winner will be recognized at a spring gala event, hosted by Vermont Business Magazine, and attended by SBA, the governor, state congressional staff, lenders, the media and other members of the business community. Katy Lesser of Healthy Living was last year's winner. (2010 Winner Story, PHOTOS, VIDEO)
The SBA Vermont District Office is accepting nominations for the following award categories:
o Small Business Person of the Year
o Small Business Exporter of the Year
o Young Entrepreneur of the Year
o Entrepreneurial Success Award
o Jeffrey Butland Family-Owned Small Business of the Year
o Vermont Micro-Enterprise of the Year
o Financial Services Champion of the Year
o Veteran Small Business Champion of the Year
o Home-Based Business Champion of the Year
o Women in Business Champion of the Year
o Minority Small Business Champion of the Year
For a nomination form and award criteria, see the Vermont 2011 Small Business Awards Nomination Form at www.sba.gov/vt or call 802-828-4422 to have one mailed.
All nominations must be mailed (or faxed to 802-828-4485) to the U.S. Small Business Administration, P.O. Box 605, Montpelier, VT 05601-0605. The deadline for submission is October 15, 2010.
SBA Vermont accepting Small Business Award nominations
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