SBA Honors National Small Business ChampionsWASHINGTON, D.C. - Fifteen small business owners and leaders of small business support organizations were hailed today by the U.S. Small Business Administration for their outstanding support of entrepreneurs. The 15 Champion Awards were presented today in Washington, D.C., as part of the annual observance of National Small Business Week. The Champion Awards were presented at the Champion Award Winners Luncheon, sponsored by Sam's Club. "The SBA is proud to honor these men and women as true champions of small business, whose tireless efforts have provided tangible and significant support to small businesses and to their communities," said SBA Administrator Karen G. Mills. "They provide the counseling, advice and support that small business owners need, and foster an environment in which the spirit of entrepreneurship can flourish." This year's Champion Awards recognize winners from Arizona, Maryland, Michigan, Missouri, Pennsylvania, Utah and Wisconsin. For more detailed information on all the winners please go to The winners are:2009 National Financial Services Champion 2009 National SBA Young Entrepreneurs 2009 National Veteran Champion 2009 National Exporter of the Year 2009 Jeffrey Butland Family-Owned Business of the Year 2009 National Home Based Business Champion 2009 National Small Business Journalist 2009 National Minority Champion 2009 National Women in Business Champion 2009 Entrepreneurial Success Editors - please note: A complete list of all award winners also is available on the National Small Business Week Web site at http://www.nationalsmallbusinessweek.com and click on Winners. |