To be nominated and receive one of the following local awards, the small business nominee must fit within the category of the award, demonstrate success in business and complete and submit the required nomination package information. Incomplete packages will not be accepted.
After you read through the categories below, you can read the general guidelines and submit your nomination.
Minority Small Business of the Year
Any small business at least 51% owned and operated by one or more ethnic minority, that has received SBA assistance and been in business for at least three years may be nominated.
Family-Owned Small Business of the Year
Any small business that is family-owned and operated that has received SBA assistance and been in business for at least three years may be nominated.
Veteran Owned Small Business of the Year
Any small business at least 51% owned by a veteran(s) of the U.S. armed forces which has received SBA assistance and has been in business for at least three years may be nominated.
Woman Owned Small Business of the Year
Any small business at least 51% owned and operated by one or more woman which has received SBA assistance and has been in business for at least three years may be nominated.
Rural Owned Small Business of the Year
Any small rural business that has received SBA assistance and has been in business for at least three years may be nominated.
Micro Enterprise Business of the Year
Any microenterprise business with five or less employees that has received SBA assistance and has been in business for three years may be nominated.
Young Entrepreneur of the Year
Any small business, at least 51% owned and operated by one or more individuals that are 30 or who will not have reached the age of 30 by June 1, 2024, that has received SBA assistance and has been in business for at least three years may be nominated.
Entrepreneurial Spirit of the Year
Any individual or company in Nevada who best demonstrates a pattern of promotional support to entrepreneurial activities and small businesses in the state. Nominees may or may not be small business owners may be nominated.
Legacy Small Business of the Year
Any individual or partners who own a small business, which has increased sales, profits, and employees, and has been in business for at least twenty-five years. Business must have received Small Business Administration assistance.
SBA will make the above referenced awards to eligible small businesses at the Nevada District level only. Awardees selected for Nevada Small Business Person of the Year and Exporter of the Year will be forwarded for National competition