SBA Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman, the voice in President Biden’s Cabinet for America’s more than 33 million small businesses, announced the National Small Business Week (NSBW) 2024 Award Winners, comprised of business owners, lending partners, and advocates who embody the grit and determination that power our nation’s economy and ensure disaster-impacted communities can recover. This year’s NSBW will take place April 28-May 4, 2024.
“Our 2024 National Small Business Week award winners exemplify excellence, innovation, and commitment, and the SBA is proud to showcase their incredible achievements and impact on their communities and our economy,” said Administrator Guzman. “Under the Biden-Harris Administration, more Americans than ever before are pursuing the American dream of business ownership and able to access more opportunities, with historic investments in communities across America in local infrastructure, broadband, manufacturing, innovation, and clean energy. National Small Business Week is the nation’s opportunity to lift up the amazing entrepreneurs, small business advocates, local partners, advisors, lenders, and investors who support America’s entrepreneurial spirit and the historic Biden-Harris Small Business Boom.”
In responding to the news, Anil shared: “I am both humble and honored to announce that I have been awarded the esteemed Small Business Person of the Year Award by the Small Business Administration (SBA). This recognition holds immense significance to me, considering my journey from a remote village in South India to this remarkable achievement, which exemplifies the opportunities afforded in this great country.
I extend my heartfelt gratitude to my loyal customers for their unwavering trust, my dedicated employees who have stood by my side, believing in our mission and giving their all, my supportive friends and mentors for their invaluable guidance, and my past employers for equipping me with the experience to thrive in the entrepreneurial landscape.
Lastly, I owe an immeasurable debt of gratitude to my family, whose unwavering support has been the cornerstone of my success.This award is a testament to the collective efforts of everyone who has contributed to my journey, and I am deeply grateful for every one of you. Thank you SBA and Skyfam.”
The NSBW Award Ceremonies will take place April 28 – 29, 2024 at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in Washington, D.C., where Administrator Guzman will recognize the national award winners and individual state winners, and also announce the top honor of National Small Business Person of the Year from among the individual state winners.
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Virginia |
Anil Boinapalli |
Sky Solutions, LLC |
Herndon, VA |
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