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 Champion or Business of the Year
An individual who has fulfilled a commitment to the advancement of small business opportunities for minority business owners, or a minority small business owner who has experienced the rewards and difficulties of owning their own business, may be nominated. Champion nominees may or may not be small business owner
Veteran Small Business Champion or Business of the Year
An individual who has fulfilled a commitment to the advancement of small business opportunities for veterans of the U.S. armed forces, or a veteran small business owner who has experienced the rewards and difficulties of owning their own business, may be nominated. Champion nominees may or may not be veterans.
Women in Business Champion or Business of the Year
An individual who has fulfilled a commitment to the advancement of women’s business ownership, or a small business owner identifying as a woman who has experienced the rewards and difficulties of owning their own business, may be nominated. Champion nominees may or may not be small business owners.
Rural Small Business Champion or Business of the Year
An individual who has fulfilled a commitment to the advancement of rural business ownership, or a small business owner who has experienced the rewards and difficulties of owning their own business in a rural area, may be nominated. Champion nominees may or may not be small business owners.
SBA will make the above referenced awards to eligible small businesses at the Syracuse District level only. Awards for Small Business Person of the Year and Exporter of the Year will be forwarded for National competition.