Are You Our Next Award-Winning Business?
For over 60 years, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has celebrated National Small Business Week, which recognizes the critical contributions of America’s entrepreneurs and small business owners. In 2025, National Small Business Week will take place May 4-10.
Award Categories
In 2025, SBA Alaska District will be awarding individuals and small businesses in five categories:
Minority Small Business of the Year
An individual who has fulfilled a commitment to the advancement of small business opportunities for minority business owners may be nominated or a minority-owned small business owner has experienced the rewards and difficulties of owning their own business. Champion nominees may or may not be small business owners.
An individual who has fulfilled a commitment to the advancement of small business opportunities for veterans of the U.S. armed forces may be nominated or a veteran small business owner who has experienced the rewards and difficulties of owning their own business. Champion nominees may or may not be veterans.
Women in Business of the Year
An individual who has fulfilled a commitment to the advancement of women’s business ownership may be nominated or a women-owned small business owner who has experienced the rewards and difficulties of owning their own business. Champion nominees may or may not be small business owners.
SBA will make the above-referenced awards to eligible small businesses at the Alaska District level only. Awards for Small Business Person of the Year and Exporter of the Year will be forwarded for National competition.
Where to Submit a Nomination
All nominations should be uploaded electronically to the SBA Alaska District submission portal at the link below. Incomplete nominations will not be eligible - submit early so we have time to contact you for any missing information!
Alaska District Upload Link
