Every year, Michigan Celebrates Small Business shines a spotlight on the entrepreneurs, innovators, and small business leaders who make our state stronger.

And soon, you’ll have the opportunity to help recognize them.

Nominations for the 2027 Michigan Celebrates Small Business Awards Program will open soon, and we’re inviting you to start thinking about the businesses that deserve to be celebrated.

Is there a small business making a difference in your community? A company demonstrating exceptional growth, leadership, innovation, or impact? It might even be your own business!

Michigan Celebrates Small Business recognizes outstanding organizations across a variety of award categories.

Award categories include:

• Michigan 50 Companies to Watch
• Michigan 50 Distinguished Alumni Awards: Great Place to Work and Strategically Focused Award
• Veteran-Owned Small Business Awards
• Minority-Owned Small Business Awards
• Women-Owned Small Business Awards
• Micro Business Awards
• Disability-Owned Small Business Awards
• SBDC Best Small Business Awardees

Start thinking about who you’ll nominate and stay tuned for the official opening announcement.

Save the date: Awardees will be celebrated throughout the Michigan Celebrates Small Business events, held April 19-20, 2027 in East Lansing.