U.S. Small Business Administration: SBA Wisconsin seeking 2015 awards nominations

Contacts: Shirah Apple
(414) 297-1096/414-841-7013

Initial Deadline October 4

Milwaukee, WI – Do you know of a successful Wisconsin small business or an outstanding business supporter? The U.S. Small Business Administration’s Wisconsin office is seeking nominees in several categories for its 30th annual Small Business Awards.

The initial one-page nomination form is due October 4. Awards will be announced in the spring and celebrated at the annual Awards Breakfast in June.

Business categories include: Small Business Person of the Year and a runner up; Exporter; Emerging Small Business; Young Entrepreneur; Family-Owned Small Business; and Entrepreneurial Success. Champion categories are: Veterans’ Business Champion; Women in Business Champion; Minority Business Champion; Legal Services Champion; Financial Services Champion; Home-based Business Champion; Small Business Development Center Service Excellence; and Women’s Business Center of Excellence.

For more information, contact Mary Trimmier at 414-297-1093 or mary.trimmier@sba.gov.