Make Your Nomination Today!
Nominations for the 2024 SAME Small Business Awards are open! This is your opportunity to nominate a worthy company or individuals for their support of small businesses in the federal A/E/C marketplace.
Do you know someone who is an exemplary leader with a small business or an outstanding advocate for small businesses? Do you know companies that support small business programs on federal agency contracts? SAME’s Small Business Awards are the opportunity to recognize them for their outstanding contributions and accomplishments. Awards will be presented at SAME’s Small Business Conference (SBC) in New Orleans, LA, November 20-22 during the afternoon General Session.

Nominations close October 4, 2024, so submit your nominations today!
A total of four categories are open for nominations in the SAME Small Business Awards.
Small Business Award (for support as a small business)
Large Business Award (for support of small business programs)
Industry Small Business Advocate Award
Post Small Business Liaison Officer Award
Make the Most Out of Your Nomination
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