05/08/2026
As we close out National Small Business Week, we’re honored to celebrate U.S. Small Business Administration award recipients from across the AWBC network. 🏆
These and the entrepreneurs they serve are being recognized for excellence, leadership, and real impact in their communities.
We know that small businesses don’t just power our economy — they create jobs, build generational wealth, and strengthen neighborhoods across the country. is a reminder of why this work matters.
Join us in celebrating some of this year’s SBA award winners across the AWBC network— and a very special congratulations to the 2026 National SBA Women's Business Center of Excellence, WWBIC Northcentral Office, Director Jaclynn Sulley!
🔹 Women’s Business Center at Mi Casa Resource Center
🏆 2026 Colorado District Women’s Business Center of the Year
🔹 WESST
🏆 New Mexico Microlender of the Year
🏆 NM Manufacturing Small Business of the Year
Client: Frank Sanchez, Owner, Mr. T**z, Gallup, NM
🔹 ODU & The Mustard Seed Place Women’s Business Center
🏆 Virginia Blue Collar Small Business of the Year (brand new award!)
Client: Rachael Culbertson, Culbertson Contracting, LLC
🔹 Women's Business Center of Utah – Northern Office
🏆 Utah Rural Small Business of the Year
Client: Jhoane Robinson, Cedar Bear Naturals
🔹 SD CEO West Women's Business Center
🏆 South Dakota Women Owned Small Business of the Year
Client: Kelli Ewert, Tropical Smoothie Cafe (Spearfish)
🏆 South Dakota Veteran Owned Small Business of the Year
Clients: Ellen and Serena Harmon, RLH Inc. (Mission)
🔹 Women's Business Enterprise Center East (WBEC East)
🏆 Pennsylvania Small Business Person of the Year
Client: Buona Foods
🔹 NEW Women's Business Center
🏆 WBC of the year - Los Angeles District Office
🔹 Central Valley Women's Entrepreneur Center
🏆 WBC of the year- SBA Fresno District Office
🔹 Baltimore Metropolitan Women's Business Center
🏆 SBA Veteran- Women Owned Business Awardee
Client: Hyacinth Tucker
