Nominations for the 2025 Small Business awards are now open!
Do you know an exemplary leader driving success at a small business, or know of a company that goes above and beyond in supporting small business programs on federal agency contracts? Your nominations today are a unique opportunity to spotlight the outstanding companies and individuals making a difference in the federal A/E/C marketplace.
SAME’s Small Business Awards recognize excellence by honoring the people and companies making a real and lasting impact in the A/E/C marketplace. Honorees will be celebrated at the 2025 Small Business Conference (SBC), taking place November 19-21 in Phoenix, Arizona.
Nominations close October 10, 2025, 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
Want to know the secret to writing a winning award submission? Check out our SAME Best Practices for award nominations before sending in your proposal to make it a seamless process!
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