LAS VEGAS - The Nevada District Office of the U.S. Small Business Administration announced it is actively seeking nominations for its signature statewide 2015 Small Business Awards. The SBA will recognize honorees in the following categories at a premier event on May 21, 2015 at the Gold Coast Hotel/Casino, sponsored by Vegas PBS.
ׇ• Nevada Small Business Person of the Year
• Nevada Small Business Exporter of the Year
• Nevada Young Entrepreneur of the Year (under 30 by June 1, 2015)
• Nevada Microenterprise Person of the Year (five employees or fewer)
• Nevada Minority Owned Business of the Year
• Nevada Woman Owned Business of the Year
• Nevada Family Owned Business of the Year
• Nevada Veteran Owned Business of the Year
• Nevada Rural Business of the Year
• Entrepreneurial Spirit Award
"In the midst of a slow recovery from extremely challenging times, inspiring success stories emerge within the small business community," says Bob Holguin, SBA's Nevada district director. "It is our privilege to honor those who have risen from the ashes to ensure the great state of Nevada and our local communities continue to prosper," Holguin adds.
"Our surviving and thriving small businesses deserve public recognition. Fellow business owners, bankers, chambers of commerce and other community organizations are encouraged to nominate individuals deserving of these awards," concluded Holguin.
Individuals may not be nominated for more than one SBW 2015 award category. Those who have received a small business award in the past five years are not eligible.
The deadline for submitting nominations is Monday, November 3, 2014. A faxable, one-page nomination contact form and eligibility guidelines are available on Nevada SBA's website, http://www.sba.gov/about-offices-content/2/3133/news/352541 or via e-mail (no calls please) to christina.stace@sba.gov. Nominations should be faxed to: (202) 481-0785. Information: (702) 388-6652. Nominees will be offered assistance in preparing a package appropriate for judging.[[In-content Ad]]
