Small Business Week Awards Overview

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The National and Minnesota Small Business Week Awards are back! 

The SBA is now accepting nominations until December 5th for its 2025 National Small Business Week Awards, including the Small Business Person of the Year, and local Minnesota awards. Could you be the next winner? 

Check out the national website at https://www.sba.gov/nsbw and then attend these office hours. You will hear tips on submitting a complete, award-winning package, receive a walk-through of the website and have an opportunity to ask questions.

National Awards:

Small Business Person of the Year

Small Business Exporter of the Year 

Minnesota District Office Awards:

Encore Entrepreneur

Family-Owned Small Business

Minority-Owned Small Business

Minority Owned Small Business Champion

Veteran-Owned Small Business

Veteran Small Business Champion

Women in Business Champion

Women-Owned Small Business

Young Entrepreneur 

Learn more about how to apply, including award eligibility requirements: Minnesota District Office Awards | U.S. Small Business Administration (sba.gov).