Celebrating the Top Small Businesses, Nonprofits, and Entrepreneurs in Loudoun
For 30 years, the Loudoun Small Business Awards have been the most prestigious honors celebrating our Loudoun community’s best small businesses, entrepreneurs, and nonprofit organizations.
We encourage you to join us in congratulating finalists and winners in 10 categories, including the top prizes, the Loudoun Small Business of the Year, and the Loudoun Entrepreneur of the Year. Winners are announced in front of a live audience* of Loudoun’s top business and community leaders. View Photos from the 2023 Event
Nominations will close on Friday, July 19, 2024. Self-nominations welcome!
Application Information: A link to the Small Business Awards application will be sent within a few business days of your nomination. Applications are due on Thursday, August 22, 2024. If you have questions, feel free to reach out to a Chamber team member at any time.
Pictured: Bear Chase Brewing Co. wins the 2023 Small Business of the Year award. (Credit: Alex Mangione Photography)
*Cocktail attire requested
Signature Sponsor
Platinum Sponsors
30th Anniversary Sponsor
Dessert Sponsor
Reception Sponsor
Red Carpet Sponsor
Red Carpet Photographer
Multimedia Partner
Gold Sponsors
- Athari BioSciences, Inc
- Fortessa Tableware Solutions
- Mobile Stream Car Detailing
- M & T Bank
- National Sports Medicine Institute
- Sandy Spring Bank
- The Barn at Brambleton
Photography Sponsor
Floral Sponsor
Business Partner
- Loudoun County Department of Economic Development
Community Partner
- Economic Development Authority of Loudoun County Virginia
Available 2024 Small Business Awards Sponsorships
PLATINUM SPONSORS
Investment of $3,500 – One Remaining
Entrepreneur of the Year Category, Exclusive, One Available: $4,500
- Logo recognition on all marketing
- Listed as Category Sponsor (ex: “Consumer Service Business of the Year presented by Your Company”)
- Opportunity to announce the winner of your category at Awards ceremony
- Opportunity to announce the SBA finalists in your category in promotional video on social media
- Full-page ad in keepsake event program
- Company logo featured in post-event email sent to all attendees with information and content about the event
- Reserved table of ten in a premium location
GOLD SPONSORS
Investment of $2,500
- Company name on all marketing materials
- Company name on sponsor recognition display at event
- Half-page ad in keepsake program book
- Reserved table of ten
TABLE SPONSOR
Investment of $1,350: Reserved table of ten
PROGRAM BOOK ADS: Full Page: $750 / Half Page: $450
Due Date: October 25, 2024
SIGNATURE SPONSOR – SOLDExclusive, One Available, Investment of $6,000
- Logo recognition on all marketing
- Recognized as the presenting sponsor of the Small Business of the Year award
- Opportunity to announce the Small Business of the Year finalists in a second promotional video
- Opportunity to make brief remarks about your company at the podium and to announce the winner of the Small Business of the Year Award
- Full-page ad in keepsake event program
- Company logo featured in post-event email sent to all attendees with information and content about the event
- Two reserved tables of ten and one seat at the Chairman’s table
RECEPTION SPONSOR – SOLD
Exclusive, One Available, Investment of $2,500
- Logo recognition displayed at all bars
- Name recognition on all marketing
- Half-page ad in keepsake program book
- Reserved table of ten
DESSERT SPONSOR – SOLDExclusive, One Available, Investment of $3,000
- Logo recognition displayed on dessert at each guest’s seat
- Logo recognition on all marketing
- Half-page ad in keepsake program book
- Reserved table of ten
RED CARPET SPONSOR – SOLD
Exclusive, One Available, Investment of $3,000
- Logo recognition displayed on signage at the step-and-repeat banner at event
- Logo recognition on all marketing
- Logo displayed on signage at the step-and-repeat banner at event
- Half-page ad in keepsake program book
- Reserved table of 10
30th ANNIVERSARY SPONSOR – SOLD
Exclusive, One Available, Investment of $3,000
- Logo recognition displayed prominently in lobby and on each table
- Logo recognition on all marketing
- Half-page ad in keepsake program book
- Reserved table of 10
If you have any questions, please reach out to us.
View the 2023 Finalists & Winners
NOTE: The Loudoun Chamber strives to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals, including those with disabilities, to engage fully. To request an accommodation or for inquiries about accessibility, please contact a Chamber team member.
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