The U.S. Small Business Administration has opened nominations for the 2026 National Small Business Week Awards, which are presented annually on both the national and district levels.

The awards will be presented during National Small Business Week 2026 — May 3 through 9. The national awards will be presented during the National Small Business Week awards ceremony in Washington, D.C., on May 4 and 5, while the Eastern Pennsylvania district office awards will be presented throughout the month of May 2026.

Nominations for the 2026 awards must be submitted by 7 a.m. on Dec. 8, 2025.

National Small Business Week recognizes the contributions of America’s 36 million small businesses — which make up 99% of all businesses in America, according to a press release. In addition, small businesses cr

See Full Page