CLARKSBURG, W.Va. (WV News) — The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has opened nominations for the 2026 National Small Business Week Awards.

National Small Business Week recognizes the contributions of America’s 36 million small businesses — which make up 99% of all businesses in America, create two out of every three new jobs, and employ about half of America’s workforce. Next year, National Small Business Week will take place May 3-9, 2026.

To nominate a small business in your area and download related forms, criteria, and guidelines, visit sba.gov/nsbw . All nominations must be submitted electronically by 7 a.m. ET on Dec. 8. National awards will be presented during a ceremony in Washington, D.C., next May during National Small Business Week. Local awards will be presented in

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