NOW ACCEPTING NOMINATIONS!
Vermont Business Magazine National Small Business Week 2025 will take place May 4-10, 2025. SBA will officially recognize these small businesses for their hard work, ingenuity, dedication, and their contributions to the economy.
Submission Deadline:
- Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 4:00pm ET
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.
2025 Vermont District Award Categories:
- Small Business Person of the Year (National and District)
- Small Business Exporter of the Year (National and District)
- Minority-Owned Small Business of the Year
- Veteran-Owned Small Business of the Year
- Woman-Owned Business of the Year
- Microenterprise Business of the Year
- Small Business Manufacturer of the Year
- Young Entrepreneur of the Year
- Jeffrey Butland Family-Owned Small Business of the Year
- Financial Services Champion of the Year
Nomination Guidelines & Forms:
Where to Submit Complete Nominations:
Submit Your Nomination TODAY!
SBA Awards
Vermont Business Magazine and the Small Business Administration recognize the Small Business Person of the Year and also award other business owners in various other categories.
WEBINARS TO LEARN MORE:
Submitting an Award-Winning Nomination for
SBA National Small Business Week Awards
Join these webinars to learn about the SBA Vermont District Office's nomination categories, eligibility, and tips for writing an award-winning nomination!
Friday, November 8
12:00 - 12:30pm
REGISTER
Wednesday November 20
11:30am-12:00pm ET
REGISTER
For More Information:
For additional questions, please contact
Holly Aker, Outreach & Marketing Specialist
Want to learn more about SBA Programs & Services?
Download the National Resource Guide HERE
Vermont District Office
400 Williston Drive Dr. Suite 240
Williston, VT 05495
Phone: (802) 828-4422
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