Call for Nominations: 2018 National Minority Business Awards

The MBDA National Minority Business Award is the highest level of national recognition that a U.S. minority-owned firm can receive from the U.S. Department of Commerce. All nominations must be submitted online at https://medweek.mbda.gov no later than July 31, 2018.

These prestigious awards celebrate the outstanding achievements of minority entrepreneurs, as well as the individuals and organizations that have demonstrated their commitment to advancing minority business enterprises.

Winners will be awarded in the following categories:

MINORITY-OWNED FIRMS

• Minority Construction Firm of the Year
• Minority Manufacturing Firm of the Year
• Minority Health Products And Services Firm of the Year
• Minority Innovative Technology Firm of the Year
• Minority Marketing and Communication Firm of the Year
• Minority Professional Services Firm of the Year
• Minority Veteran-owned Firm of the Year
• MBDA Minority Business Enterprise of the Year

CHAMPIONS OF MINORITY BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

• Access to Capital Award
• Advocate of the Year Award
• Distinguished Supplier Diversity Award

INDIVIDUAL RECOGNITION

• Abe Venable Legacy Award for Lifetime Achievement
• Ronald H. Brown Leadership Award

The MBDA National Minority Business Awards presentation will take place at a ceremony to be held during the 2018 National MED Week October 14-20, 2018.

The Call for Nominations ends July 31, so apply today!

For questions regarding the MBDA National Minority Business Awards, contact Antavia Grimsley at agrimsley@mbda.gov.