PROVIDENCE – The Small Business Administration is now accepting applications for the 2020 National Small Business Awards, the SBA announced Monday.
Honorees will be recognized in celebration of Small Business Week from May 3-9. Applications are due by Jan. 7 at 3 p.m. The SBA said submissions must be hand-delivered or mailed to the nearest SBA office.
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“We are proud to once again recognize the best small-business owners that the Ocean State has to offer,” said SBA District Director Mark S. Hayward. “Winning an SBA award during National Small Business Week is an honor that few small businesses ever achieve. It is a chance for our communities to highlight and support these amazing small businesses, their owners and the unique stories that led each of them to success.”
Applications in Rhode Island will be accepted for:
National awards:
- Small Business Person of the Year
- Small Business Exporter of the Year
District office awards:
- Jeffrey Butland Family Owned Small Business
- Minority Small Business Owner of the Year
- Veteran Small Business Owner of the Year
- Woman Small Business Owner of the Year
- Home-based Small Business Owner of the Year
- Microenterprise of the Year
- Young Entrepreneur of the Year
- Small Business Manufacturer of the Year
- Financial Services Champion
Read about Rhode Island’s 2019 Small Business Week Award winners here.
Information on how to apply, including forms, may be found online.
