The Small Business Administration has officially launched the call for nominations for the 2024 National and District Small Business Week Awards.

These awards include The Small Businessperson of the Year Award. Individuals or organizations dedicated to the support of the small business community are encouraged to nominate small businesses with exceptional innovation, growth, community engagement or resilience. Additionally, individuals are welcome to self-nominate.

SBA Award Categories are as follows:

*Small Businessperson of the Year

*Small Business Exporter of the Year

*Veteran Small Business or Champion of the Year

*Rural Small Business or Champion of the Year

*Women Small Business or Champion of the Year

*Minority Small Business or Champion of the Year

*Financial Services Champion of the Year

*Young Entrepreneur of the Year

To nominate someone or a business for the SBA National and District Small Business Awards visit the SBA’s website at www.sba.gov/ms.

All nominations have to be electronically submitted and are due by 4 p.m. ET on Dec. 7, 2023.