NSBA
Awards
Applications for 2025 are now Open!
Nominate a Colleague - or Yourself!
The application process for 2025 is currently open!
*Individuals running for federal public office are not eligible for application. For more information on how to apply and nominate a worthy small business for this year, 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
2024 Amy Wood | Flint Ave.
2023 Olalah Njenga | YellowWood Group
2022 ML Mackey | Beacon Interactive Systems
2019 Calvin Mills, Jr. | CMC Technology Solutions and SLT Technology, Inc
2018 Larry Nannis | Lawrence S. Nannis Consultant to Entrepreneurs
2017 David Ickert | Air Tractor, Inc.
2015 Gary Kushner | Kushner & Company
2014 Brian Stein | S&S Intersource
2013 Raymond Arth | Phoenix Products, Inc.
2011 Grafton H. “Cap” Willey, IV | CBIZ Tofias
2010 Michael Mitternight | Factory Service Agency
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.
