Nominations will be accepted through Dec. 8 for annual awards presented by the U.S. Small Business Administration.

The SBA presents national and state awards to the small business person and small business exporter of the year. A state wall of fame award also will be presented.

The awards will be presented as part of the National Small Business Week observance scheduled for April 20 to May 6, 2023.

“We welcome nominations from every corner of the state for these coveted SBA recognitions,” said Frances Padilla, director of the SBA Colorado District. “With more than 690,000 small businesses that call Colorado home, we’re looking forward to dynamic, successful companies spanning numerous industries to be represented.”

Nominations must be submitted electronically to the SBA Colorado District Office by 1 p.m. Dec. 8. 

For nomination guidelines and additional information, send an email to the district office at ColoradoDO@sba.gov or visit the website at www.sba.gov/nsbw.