SBC Awards
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Welcome to the Small Business Channel Awards, where we celebrate the passion, innovation, and grit of entrepreneurs who redefine excellence
These awards recognize groundbreaking startups to seasoned trailblazers and honor achievement in leadership, customer experience, sustainability, and community impact. Explore the categories below and discover the inspiring stories and strategies driving today’s small business success.
Voting opens up on July 21, 2025 and closes on August 29, 2025
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Awards Categories
Founders Award
Honoring a Legacy of Excellence
Celebrates a legacy business owner who has operated for over 30 years, demonstrating exceptional resilience, leadership, and commitment to their industry and community
Stamina Award
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Honors a small business that has demonstrated unwavering resilience, adaptability, and longevity, thriving for over 25 years in Atlanta’s ever-changing market
Trailblazer Award
Pioneering New Paths in Business
Recognizes an entrepreneur who has innovated and led transformative change in their industry, setting the standard for future generations
Financial Excellence Award
Empowering Financial Growth and Strategy
Honors a financial advisor with exceptional skill in guiding businesses or individuals toward economic success and stability
Social Impact Award
Non-Profit Leadership and Community Transformation
Celebrates the efforts of a non-profit organization or leader who has significantly improved lives and communities through their impactful work
Small Business of the Year Award
Inspiring Success Across the Community
Honors a small business that has demonstrated outstanding growth, community impact, and innovation over the past year
Entrepreneurial Leadership Award
Championing Visionary Business Growth
Celebrates an entrepreneur whose drive, creativity, and leadership have inspired others and led to significant achievements in their business
Strategic Legal Partner Award
Excellence in Business Law
Recognizes a law firm or legal professional who has played a critical role in helping businesses navigate complex legal landscapes with integrity and expertise
Tech Innovator Award
Driving IT Excellence and Transformation
Honors an IT company that has delivered exceptional technological solutions, innovation, and support to empower businesses in the digital age
Cultural Ambassador Award
Celebrating the Soul of a People
Recognizes a business that celebrates and promotes rich cultural heritage, through art, food, or community impact
Brand Champion Award
Elevating Visibility Through PR Excellence
Celebrates a PR agency or professional whose campaigns have transformed brands, increased visibility, and made a lasting impression
President Leadership Award
Exemplifying Excellence in Leadership
Recognizes a CEO whose strategic vision and leadership have driven their organization to achieve remarkable milestones
Rising Star Award
Recognizing Emerging Business Success
Celebrates a new business (under 2 years old) that has achieved extraordinary growth, innovation and potential to become a cornerstone of the
Visionary Award
Transforming Dreams into Reality
Honors a business owner who has demonstrated exceptional foresight, creativity, and boldness in shaping the future of their business and industry.
Hustle and Heart Award
Where Grit meets Greatness
Celebrates a small business owner that has demonstrated relentless determination, passion, and grit in building their business from the ground up.
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