Celebrating the Top Small Businesses, Nonprofits & Entrepreneurs in Loudoun
For 31 years, the Loudoun Small Business Awards have been the most prestigious honors celebrating our Loudoun community’s best small businesses, entrepreneurs, and nonprofit organizations.
Winners are announced in front of a live audience of Loudoun’s top business and community leaders.
The Finalists are chosen by several blue-ribbon committees, featuring dozens of Loudoun’s top business and community leaders.
The Selection Process
Businesses and entrepreneurs are encouraged to apply in any of the 10 categories, including one of the top prizes, Loudoun Entrepreneur of the Year. The Loudoun Small Business of the Year is awarded to a winner from each industry category for that year.
Industry Categories
- Consumer Service Business of the Year
- Flex-Location Business of the Year
- GovCon Business of the Year (new in 2025)
- Health & Wellness Business of the Year
- Nonprofit Organization of the Year
- Professional Service Business of the Year
- Retail, Tourism, and Hospitality Business of the Year
Individual Category: Loudoun’s Exceptional Entrepreneur of the Year
Other: People’s Choice Award
This award is the only award won by popular vote, which takes place the week the annual finalists are announced.