The 2018 class of SBA Vermont winners pose for a photo at the Country Club of Vermont in Waterbury in June. VBM photo.
Vermont Business Magazine The Small Business Administration Vermont District Office is accepting nominations for its 2019 small business awards. Previous Vermont winners include Ben and Jerry’s, Switchback Brewing Company and Mamava, the 2018 Small Business Person of the Year winner. Since 1963, the SBA has recognized the outstanding achievements of America’s small businesses for their contributions to their local communities, and to the nation’s economy.
The award categories are:
- Small Business Person of the Year
- Exporter of the Year
- Family-Owned Business of the Year
- Woman-Owned Small Business of the Year
- Veteran-Owned Small Business of the Year
- Minority-Owned Small Business of the Year
- Young Entrepreneur of the Year
- Microenterprise of the Year
To nominate a company for a district award, please email the following information about the nominee to[email protected]:
-Owner’s First and Last Name
-Name of Business
-Award Category
-Phone Number
-Email Address
All nominations must be submitted by 3 pm EST, January 9, 2019. Businesses may self-nominate.
For more information, email[email protected]or call 802-828-4422.