Executive's Small Business Awards
Every year, we look forward to honoring those who have taken the initiative to create and build businesses that serve our community—but we need to prioritize the health and safety of everyone who attends this annual event. Due to concerns about the COVID-19 virus, we have made the decision to cancel this event in 2020. We believe that this is the best way to proceed during such an unprecedented global situation. Although we are disappointed that this event will not take place this year, it is the right decision based on the information that we have today.
We want to give a special thanks to our event sponsors, city, and small business organizations that partner with us every year to convene this annual event. These partners are rooted in commitment and passion to support local businesses and communities, and we are all stronger together because of them.
We will share more details on our plans for this event in the coming weeks. In the meantime, thank you for your patience and understanding—and we look forward to seeing you at the awards event in 2021.
- Intelligent Partnerships | Seattle - Winner
- lumenomics | Seattle - Finalist
- Notkin Mechanical Engineers | Seattle - Finalist
- Square Peg Development | Seattle - Finalist
- Steel Wheel Farm | Fall City - Winner
- Blackfish Spirits Distillery | Auburn - Finalist
- Rent-A-Ruminant LLC | Vashon - Finalist
- The Grange | Issaquah - Finalist
- Impact Bioenergy Inc | Auburn - Winner
- Breedt Production | Kent - Finalist
- JC Logistics | Des Moines - Finalist
- MacDonald Meat Company | Seattle - Finalist
- MOONIE Icy Tunes | Redmond - Winner
- Ballard Sheet Metal Works | Seattle - Finalist
- Bob Oates Plumbing | Seattle - Finalist
- Stillwater Massage | Seattle - Finalist
- Planled | Federal Way - Winner
- Daramola | Seattle - Finalist
- Drag & Drop Creative | Seattle - Finalist
- Salus Architecture | Seattle - Finalist
- ProjectCorps | Seattle - Winner
- Anthro-Tech | Seattle - Finalist
- Rail Hop'n Brewing Co | Auburn - Finalist
- Susans Green Cleaning | Seattle - Finalist
- Sustainable Business Consulting | Seattle - Winner
- FOREST CONCEPTS LLC | Auburn - Finalist
- Johnson Barrow | Seattle - Finalist
- SBW Consulting | Bellevue - Finalist
Award Categories
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Small Business of the
Year: The U.S. Census
Bureau of Labor Statistics reported
there were 71,070 non-farm firms
- Minority Small Business of the Year: The U.S. Census Bureau's 2007 Survey of Business Owners showed that minority-owned businesses accounted for 21.3% of all non-farm U.S.
- Woman-Owned Small Business of the Year: The U.S. Census Bureau's 2007 Survey of Business Owners showed that women-owned businesses accounted for 28.7%
- Exporting Small Business of the Year: Economies grow through trade, by exporting their products and services globally.
- Green/Sustainable Small Business of the Year: King County is a hotbed of innovation in the field of sustainability and has a rich history of environmental stewardship.
- Workforce Small Business of the Year: A skilled workforce is vital to the growth of businesses and our economy.
- Rural Small Business of the Year: The rural economy is an important link to the urban area and provides opportunities for residents to both live and work in the rural area.
FAQs for Nominations
Q: What is the due date for submitting a nomination?
A: Nominations must be received by July 31, 2019.
Q: Can I submit a nomination for a company that was a finalist in last year’s program?
A: All 2018 finalists and past winners and are ineligible for nomination.
Q: Can I self-nominate my company for an award category?
A: Yes. A business may self-nominate or be nominated by a chamber of commerce, a city, or a business organization.
Q: Can a business submit a nomination in more than one category?
A: Yes. A business may be nominated in more than one category; however, you will need to complete a separate nomination form for each entry.
Q: Is a non-profit entity eligible for nomination?
A: No. All nominees must be a for-profit business in operation for at least 3 years.
Q: Does a business need to be located in King County to be nominated?
A: Yes. A business must be located in King County to be eligible for nomination.
Q: My business has more than 100 employees. Is my business eligible for nomination?
A: No. A business must have 50 or fewer employees to be eligible for nomination.
2018 Winners
- Small Business of the Year - TomboyX
- Finalist - Alexandra Lozano Immigration Law PLLC
- Finalist - Cortona LLC
- Finalist - Dan the Sausageman
- Finalist - Repair Revolution
- Rural Small Business of the Year - Reber Ranch
- Finalist - Eye of the Needle Winery
- Finalist - Productive Performance, Inc
- Finalist - Sidetrack Distillery
- Exporting Small Business of the Year -Pier2 Marketing
- Finalist - Codeproof Technologies Inc
- Finalist - Whooshh Innovations
- Workforce Development Small Business of the Year - Cognission Corporation (DBA Sponge)
- Finalist - Gardico, Inc
- Finalist - PowerScreen of Washington
- Finalist - Simma Restoration Group LLC
- Minority-Owned Small Business of the Year - Concord Engineering
- Finalist - 2A
- Finalist - EHS-International, Inc
- Finalist - Warner Marketing, Inc
- Woman-Owned Small Business of the Year - Triangle Associates
- Finalist - Ergosynch
- Finalist - Leading Retirement Solutions
- Finalist - Red Arrow Logistics
- Green/Sustainable Small Business of the Year - Green Cleaning Seattle – Otium-Maid Services™
- Finalist - Artisan Electric Inc
- Finalist - Friendly Earth International Inc
- Finalist - Mr. Pressure Wash
2017 Winners
- Small Business of the Year - Odin Brewery
- Rural Small Business of the Year - Keep It Simple
- Exporting Small Business of the Year - Industrial Revolution
- Workforce Development Small Business of the Year - Falco Sult and Company
- Minority-Owned Small Business of the Year - LDC, Inc.
- Woman-Owned Small Business of the Year - Evia
- Green/Sustainable Small Business of the Year - Pacific Rim Environmental
2016 Winners
- Small Business of the Year – GardnerGlobal
- Rural Small Business of the Year – First Light Farm
- Exporting Small Business of the Year – KuKuRuZa Gourmet Popcorn
- Workforce Development Small Business of the Year – Uyeta Landscape & Maintenance, Inc.
- Minority-Owned Small Business of the Year – Schemata Workshop
- Woman-Owned Small Business of the Year – Team Soapbox
- Green/Sustainable Small Business of the Year – 3R Technology
2015 Winners
- Small Business of the Year- Chameleon Technologies
- Rural Small Business of the Year – Seattle Urban Farm Company
- Exporting Small Business of the Year – Athena Marketing International (AMI)
- Workforce Development Small Business of the Year – A&R Solar
- Minority-Owned Small Business of the Year – Integrated Design Engineers LLC
- Woman-Owned Small Business of the Year – Asante Salon
- Green/Sustainable Small Business of the Year – OneEnergy Renewables
2014 Winners
- Small Business of the Year- Fremont Brewing Company
- Rural Small Business of the Year – Krainick Dairy, LLC.
- Exporting Small Business of the Year – Concut Inc.
- Workforce Development Small Business of the Year – Community Attributes Inc.
- Minority-Owned Small Business of the Year – Global Venture
- Woman-Owned Small Business of the Year – Fyer-Knowles, Inc.
- Green/Sustainable Small Business of the Year – Cascadia Consulting Group
2013 Winners
- Small Business of the Year- Keeney’s Office Supply
- Rural Small Business of the Year – Growing Things Farm
- Exporting Small Business of the Year – Pacific Valley Foods
- Workforce Development Small Business of the Year – DRY Soda
- Minority-Owned Small Business of the Year – TokuSaku Consulting
- Woman-Owned Small Business of the Year – Equinox Business Law Group PLLC
- Green/Sustainable Small Business of the Year – Green Canopy Homes
2012 Winners
- Small Business of the Year- Easy Street Records
- Rural Small Business of the Year – The Root Connection
- Exporting Small Business of the Year – Enprecis
- Workforce Development Small Business of the Year – Kona Kai Coffee Company
- Minority-Owned Small Business of the Year – General Microsystems, Inc.
- Woman-Owned Small Business of the Year – Seattle Chocolates
- Green/Sustainable Small Business of the Year – MicroEnergy Credits
2011 Winners
- Small Business of the Year- Molly Moon's Homemade Ice Cream
- Rural Small Business of the Year – Rockridge Orchards and Cidery
- Exporting Small Business of the Year – Paula's Choice, Inc.
- Workforce Development Small Business of the Year – Seidelhuber Iron and Bronze Works
- Minority-Owned Small Business of the Year – Triple XXX Rootbeer
- Woman-Owned Small Business of the Year – PRR Inc.
- Green/Sustainable Small Business of the Year – General Biodiesel
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