SBA opens nominations for awards

Each year the US Small Business Administration (SBA) recognizes outstanding small business owners for their contribution to the American economy and society.

SBA is currently accepting nominations for several SBA award categories including the 2009 Small Business of the Year Award. Women-owned, minority-owned and veteran-owned are three additional local categories for San Diego district office only.

The deadline for nominations is November 14.

Nomination criteria and deadline dates for all award categories can be found by visiting http://www.sba.gov/nominationsguidelines or by contacting Cynthia Harris of the San Diego SBA Office at (619) 727-4884.

Send all nominations to the US Small Business Administration, Attn: Cynthia Harris, 550 W. C St., Ste. 550, San Diego, CA 92101.