December 22, 2025 (2 pm ET), is the deadline for submitting nominations for these awards. Winners will be announced during National Small Business Week May 3-9, 2026. There are national and local categories. National Award categories include Small Business Person of the Year, Small Business Exporter of the Year, Government Contracting awards, and more. Guidance on how to submit a winning nomination package is here. Find more information here. #IdeaoftheDay
Barbara Weltman
Big Ideas for Small Business, Inc.
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