SBA Montana District Seeks Nominations for Small Business Week 2022

Do you or someone you know have what it takes to become America’s “Small Business Person of the Year” for 2022? If so, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) wants to hear from you.

The U.S. Small Business Administration Montana District Office is proud to announce that the SBA’s Montana District Office is ready to accept nominations for its 2022 National and District Small Business Week Awards, including the annual Small Business Person of the Year award.

Details regarding a Montana local event will be released at a later date.

Visit SBA’s dedicated website http://www.sba.gov/nsbw to download forms, criteria, and guidelines for submitting a nomination. Montana District nomination guidelines and district awards categories can be found on the district’s website at Montana District Office | The U.S. Small Business Administration | SBA.gov.

The SBA Awards given in celebration of National and District Small Business Week include the following awards:

Montana District Small Business Week Categories:

• Small Business Person of the Year (National and District)

• Small Business Exporter (National and District)

• Woman-Owned Small Business of the Year

• Veteran-Owned Small Business of the Year

• Young Entrepreneur-Owned Small Business of the Year

• Small Business Champion

“Montana businesses demonstrated exceptional grit and resiliency over the last couple of COVID years.” said Brent Donnelly, SBA Montana District Director. “Nominating those businesses that weathered the storm while serving their communities is a great way to highlight just how important and critical they are to Montana. The nomination window is tight so get started today.”

All nominations must be received by the Montana District office by electronic submission ONLY to the District’s BOX account, no later 3:00 p.m. on January 11, 2022.

To obtain information or receive a copy of the National/Montana District Nomination Guidelines, please contact Rena Carlson at Lorena.carlson@sba.gov.

*The Montana District Office of the U.S. Small Business Administration serves the entire state of Montana.