Nominations are open for National Small Business Awards 2026 Through the U.S. Small Business Administration

For more than 60 years, National Small business Week (NSBW) has celebrated the incredible impact that small businesses have on communities and our nation's economy. The U.S. Small Business Administration is now accepting nominations for the 2026 National Small Business Week Awards – Including the prestigious Small Business Person of the Year! Nominations for all categories must be submitted electronically by December 7, 2025, at midnight. Winners will be honored at an awards ceremony in during the National Small Business Week, May 3-9, 2026.

National Small Business Week Categories:
Small Business Person of the Year

For more information on categories descriptions or submit your nomination visit Small Business Person of the Year | U.S. Small Business Administration.