Georgia Small Business/Champion Award Nominations
News Release
Georgia District Office | 233 Peachtree Street N.E. | Suite 1900 – Harris Tower | Atlanta, GA 30303
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Release Date: 13 Mar 13 |
Contact: Mark D. Gibson |
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GA Release #: 03132013 |
(404) 331-0100 Ext. 215
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ATLANTA -- The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Georgia District Office is seeking nominations for Georgia’s 2013 Small Business/Champion of the Year awards. The award categories are:
"These awards are part of the Georgia Small Business Week celebration which will be observed May 20-24" said Terri Denison, District Director. "There are many outstanding entrepreneurs and small business champions throughout Georgia. This annual awards program is one way of recognizing excellence and the spirit of entrepreneurship."
Attached please find complete details and nomination criteria which can also be located at ww.sba.gov/ga. Nominations can be made by any individual or organization that supports the small business community. The deadline to submit nominations to the Georgia District Office is April 15th, 2013. Submit all nominations to mark.gibson@sba.gov.
Entrepreneurial Success Award
Individuals must own and operate businesses initially launched as small businesses according to SBA size standards and subsequently developed into large businesses; and they must have received SBA assistance to help the businesses grow.
Family-Owned Business of the Year
This award honors a family-owned and operated business which has been passed on from one generation to the next. The owner must also serve as a majority owner and operator or bear principal responsibility for operating a small business with at least a 15-year track record.
Financial Services Champion of the Year
An individual who assists small businesses through advocacy efforts to increase the usefulness and availability of accounting or financial services for small businesses may be nominated.
Home-Based Business Champion of the Year
An individual who has experienced the rewards and difficulties of owning a home-based business and has volunteered to improve the climate for these businesses may be nominated.
Minority Small Business Champion of the Year
An individual who has fulfilled a commitment to the advancement of small business opportunities for minority business owners may be nominated.
Small Business Media Advocate of the Year
The Small Business Media Advocate of the Year Award will recognize an outstanding journalist from television, radio, web, electronic or print media whose work supports the growth and expansion of small businesses throughout the state of Georgia.
Veteran Small Business Champion of the Year
An individual who has fulfilled a commitment to the advancement of small business opportunities for veterans of the U.S. armed forces may be nominated.
Women in Business Champion of the Year
An individual who has fulfilled a commitment to the advancement of women’s business ownership may be nominated.
Young Entrepreneur of the Year
To be considered a young entrepreneur, the individual must serve as a majority owner and operate or bear principal responsibility for operating a small business with a three year track record, and who will not have reached the age of 30 by June 1, 2013.
For more information, please contact Mark D. Gibson, SBA Georgia District Public Affairs, 404.331.0100 Ext. 215 or mark.gibson@sba.gov.
For complete Champion Awards Program details and instructions please visit www.sba.gov/ga.
A completed SBA Form 3300 is required for all submissions.
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