Vermont SBA accepting 2017 Small Business Award nominations

Vermont Business Magazine The Small Business Administration Vermont District Office is accepting nominations for its 2017 small business awards. Previous Vermont winners include Ben and Jerry’s, Switchback Brewing Company and the 2016 Small Business Person of the Year winner, Tom Stearns, High Mowing Organic Seeds. 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 Nominated
-Business Address
-City/Town
-Phone Number
-Email Address

Businesses may self-nominate. All nominations must be submitted by 3 pm EST, January 10.

For more information, email [email protected] or call 802-828-4422.