NSBA
Awards
NSBA would be nothing without its members and their big achievements all in the name of small business.
The 2023 packet is now closed. See you next year!
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In the meantime, check out our previous Winners, and learn more about recognition for your small business.
*The application process for 2023 is now closed. For information on how to apply and nominate a worthy small business for 2024, contact Ian Elsenbach any time with questions: ielsenbach@nsba.biz
Advocate of the Year
The Lew Shattuck Small Business Advocate of the Year Award recognizes small-business owners who go above and beyond in advocating for the small-business community. Finalists and winners are announced at NSBA’s annual Washington Presentation in Washington, D.C.
Previous Winners
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2019 Calvin Mills, Jr. | CMC Technology Solutions and SLT Technology, Inc
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2018 Larry Nannis | Lawrence S. Nannis Consultant to Entrepreneurs
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2017 David Ickert | Air Tractor, Inc.
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2015 Gary Kushner | Kushner & Company
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2014 Brian Stein | S&S Intersource
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2013 Raymond Arth | Phoenix Products, Inc.
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2011 Grafton H. “Cap” Willey, IV | CBIZ Tofias
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2010 Michael Mitternight | Factory Service Agency
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2009 Thomas C. Pitrone, CFP | The Integrity Group
The following shape the criteria of our Rising Stars and Advocates of each Year:
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A demonstrated commitment to small-business advocacy above and beyond policies that specifically impact their own business or industry;
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A proven history of volunteer efforts to advance and improve the overall small-business community;
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Success in advocating for pro-small business policies; and
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Success and growth as a small-business owner.
2023 applications are now closed.
Thank you to all who participated.