The Small Business Awards Foundation, Inc. is a Virginia 501(c)(3) composed of all volunteers to conduct an annual awards luncheon to recognize small business persons and advocates selected by the Richmond District Office of the U.S. Small Business Administration.
In recognition of the small business community’s contribution to the American economy and society, the President of the United States designates one week each year as National Small Business Week. Small Business Week 2012 will be celebrated the week of May 20, 2012. Leading up to National Small Business Week the U.S. Small Business Administration, in conjunction with public - and private-sector small business supporters, hosts special events at the local and state levels to honor and present awards to the nation’s entrepreneurs and those who support and champion small business. Many of the award winners from those local and state events will be invited to Washington, D.C. for SBW ‘12 — Celebrating National Small Business Weeky.
The award winners of the Richmond District Office will be honored at the 2012 Virginia Small Business Awards Luncheon on May 18, 2012 at the Jefferson Hotel in Richmond. The leading Virginia SBA Lenders, Small Business Champions, and Small Business Person of the Year will be honored at the event.
Parking is available near The Jefferson Hotel. Click here to view a map of parking areas.
The nomination period for the 2012 Virginia Small Business Persons and Advocates of the Year is now closed. Every year since 1963, the President has proclaimed National Small Business Week to recognize the contributions of small businesses to the economic well-being of America. Each year, the U.S. Small Business Administration recognizes this special impact made by outstanding small business owners, and by champions of America's entrepreneurs. We ask for your assistance in finding, and nominating candidates for these awards.
Click for a PDF of the nomination guidelines
We are a small, all-volunteer organization with no overhead costs that relies on advocates and supporters such as you to make this celebration of Virginia small business a reality. We hope that you will consider becoming a Gold Sponsor for the 2012 Small Business Awards Luncheon. It is through the support of corporate donors like you that we are able to continue making this a memorable event for all, especially the award winners. In June 2011 we filled the Grand Ballroom to capacity and anticipate a similar response in 2012. Gold sponsorships in the amount of $2,500 are the level of participation offered to our business supporters.
In return for your sponsorship:
The SBAF, Inc is a non-profit, tax exempt 501(c)(3) Virginia corporation. Your sponsorship may be tax deductible.
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