UGA SBDC Clients Receive SBA Awards

For the past 60 years, the President of the United States has issued a proclamation announcing National Small Business Week as an opportunity to recognize the critical contributions of America’s small business owners. As part of National Small Business Week (April 28 – May 4), the US Small Business Administration (SBA) takes the opportunity to highlight the impact of outstanding entrepreneurs, small business owners and others from all 50 states and US territories. This year, five clients from the University of Georgia Small Business Development Center (UGA SBDC) were named SBA award winners in the Georgia District. In addition, one client was named a national award winner. See the award-winning businesses below.

SBA Award Wenners

NATIONAL EXPORTER OF THE YEAR

Felipe Arroyave, President and Owner
Atlanta, Georgia

SMALL BUSINESS PERSON OF THE YEAR, GEORGIA

Eric Williams, President and Owner
Byron, Georgia

FAMILY-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS OF THE YEAR, GEORGIA

Brett Mauldin, President
Eatonton, Georgia

MINORITY-OWNED BUSINESS OF THE YEAR, GEORGIA

Guiomar Obregron, President
Atlanta, Georgia

VETERAN-OWNED BUSINESS PERSON OF THE YEAR, GEORGIA

Marty Hooks, Owner
St. Marys, Georgia

WOMAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS OF THE YEAR, GEORGIA

Labrescia Dawson, President, CEO & Founder
Atlanta, Georgia

Labresia Dawson poses with real estate sign in front of home

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