The Small Business Environmental Assistance Program/Small Business Ombudsman (SBEAP/SBO) National Steering Committee (NSC) Awards are the States’ premier awards program for recognizing outstanding environmental leadership among small businesses and small business assistance providers.
These awards recognize small businesses, SBEAP/SBO programs and individuals, trade associations and other business assistance providers who have made significant contributions to protecting the environment. The awards program is sponsored by the SBEAP/SBO NSC in partnership with U.S. EPA Asbestos and Small Business Office.
2021 Award Nominations: Award nominations open on January 15 and will be accepted through March 1, 2021. Awards will be presented in concert with a virtual SBEAP/SBO training event currently in the planning stages.
Please consider submitting a nomination in one of the following categories:
Schedule:
Eligibility: Nominations will be accepted from individuals, organizations, institutions or businesses. Award recipients from the previous year are ineligible for awards and cannot self-nominate for their category this year, though 2020 nominees that were not selected for an award may resubmit their nomination.
You may nominate yourself as well as any individual, institution, or organization that you believe is worthy of recognition. In addition, all applicants must: