NFIB’s Guardian Award recognizes leaders who stand up for and advocate on behalf of Wisconsin small businesses
DE PERE, WI (Oct. 30, 2026) – The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) presented State Representative Benjamin Franklin of Assembly District 88with its 2026 Guardian of Small Business Award (Guardian Award).
NFIB’s Guardian Award recognizes leaders who stand up for and advocate on behalf of small businesses. Rep. Franklin was selected for the award by a panel of small business owners from across the state.
“Representative Franklin has firsthand experience in running a small business, making him a strong voice for Main Street,” said NFIB Wisconsin State Director Luke Bacher. “He has shown a strong commitment to cutting unnecessary taxes and red tape. Thank you, Rep. Franklin, for representing the small business community in Madison.”
Members of the NFIB Wisconsin Leadership Council, comprised of small business owners from across the state, selected him to receive this prestigious small business award due to his strong record of standing up for Wisconsin small businesses.
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For over 80 years, NFIB has been advocating on behalf of America’s small and independent business owners, both in Washington, D.C., and in all 50 state capitals. NFIB is nonprofit, nonpartisan, and member-driven. Since our founding in 1943, NFIB has been exclusively dedicated to small and independent businesses, and remains so today. For more information, please visit nfib.com.
