The U.S. Small Business Administration has opened nominations for its 2027 National Small Business Week Awards, which recognize exceptional small business owners from every state. National Small Business Week 2027 will take place May 2-8, 2027.
Basic Eligibility Requirements:
– Any U.S. citizen or U.S. national who has their principal residence in the United States, its territories or possessions, who owns 51% of a business and operates a small business for a minimum of three years prior to being nominated. Partners who jointly own and operate a small business may be nominated as a “team” so long as the number of individuals in the team nomination does not exceed four.
– Must be in good standing on any federal obligations.
– Individuals who have received at least one type of SBA assistance.
Submission Deadline: Monday, December 7, 2026 at 2:00pm CT
Submit your nomination today:
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Summary
The U.S. Small Business Administration has announced the opening of nominations for the 2027 National Small Business Week Awards, celebrating standout small business owners nationwide. The awards will take place from May 2 to May 8, 2027. Eligible nominees must be U.S. citizens or nationals, at least 51% business owners, and have operated their small business for a minimum of three years. Nominations may also include teams of up to four individuals who jointly own and operate a business. Nominees must be in good standing with federal obligations and have received at least one type of SBA assistance. The deadline for submissions is December 7, 2026, at 2:00 PM CT. Interested parties can find the nomination link online.