ABAE Awards is calling for nominations for its Q2 2026 honoree cycle. This recognition program highlights businesses and entrepreneurs making visible contributions in their industries and communities.

Nominate a Business for ABAE Awards

The nomination process helps surface companies that may not always receive mainstream attention but are making important contributions in business and entrepreneurship.

ABAE Awards encourages nominations for businesses that demonstrate strong execution, customer value, innovation, leadership, community contribution, or specialized excellence within their field.

Award Categories Open for Nomination

ABAE Awards recognizes a wide range of companies and leaders across core business categories and specialty distinctions, including industry-specific recognitions such as business coach of the year, plumber of the year, consulting company of the year, and other professional or sector-based honors.

• Business Excellence
• Small Business of the Year
• Entrepreneur of the Year
• Community Impact
• Innovation Award
• Customer Service Excellence
• Leadership Excellence
• Minority-Owned Business Excellence
• Women in Business
• Specialty Award

Who Can Be Nominated?

Eligible nominees may include businesses, entrepreneurs, founders, executives, professional service providers, local companies, growing brands, franchise operators, women-led businesses, minority-owned businesses, and organizations with visible business or community impact.

How to Submit a Nomination

Nominators should provide clear information about the business being nominated, including the award category, public website, location, and a short explanation of why the nominee deserves recognition.

Nominate a Business

What Happens After Nomination?

Submitted nominations are reviewed for category alignment, business visibility, public presence, and the strength of the nomination details. Selected honorees may be listed in the ABAE Awards winners directory and featured through official recognition content.

Why ABAE Awards Recognition Matters

The American Business & Entrepreneurship Awards was created to recognize companies, founders, entrepreneurs, executives, and organizations that contribute to business growth, service excellence, innovation, leadership, and community progress.

Nomination Reminder

Nominations for the 2026 Q2 cycle should be submitted by June 30, 2026. Visit the ABAE Awards website to nominate a business for consideration.

Media Contact

ABAE Awards Editorial Team
American Business & Entrepreneurship Awards
Website: https://abaeawards.com