Coleman’s 2024 SBA BDO Award Nominations

Nominations are now open for Coleman’s 2024 SBA BDO Awards! These prestigious awards recognize outstanding SBA Business Development Officers that have made significant contributions to the small business lending community.

Nominate a colleague or yourself to be honored for your exceptional work in SBA lending, and help celebrate the positive impact you or your nominee has had on small businesses across the nation.

Nomination Guidelines

• No entry fee is required for any nomination.
• You may self-nominate or nominate someone you know.
• Nominations must be submitted through this link.
• A nominee’s impact on SBA lending and the small business community should be highlighted in your nominating statement or testimonial.
• A compelling case study of a specific accomplishment or a solution to a challenge will be highly regarded by the judges.
• Testimonials from senior management or the C-Suite are encouraged.

Nomination Deadline

• All nominations must be submitted by December 31, 2024.

Awards Ceremony

Winners will be announced on January 15, 2025, and invited to a Winners Luncheon, to be held in March 2025 in Orlando. We are currently seeking a sponsor to cover registration, meals, and accommodations for winners and their guests. If a sponsor is not secured, tickets for the event will be charged instead of being complimentary.

Additional Details

• Winners must be present at the luncheon to accept their award.
• Judges for the 2024 awards are previous winners and industry leaders.
• All responses submitted are kept confidential.

Don’t miss this opportunity to recognize the outstanding contributions of SBA BDOs in the industry! Submit your nominations today to celebrate excellence in SBA lending.

Sponsorship Opportunity

We are seeking a Platinum Sponsor for the 2025 Winners Luncheon. If interested, please contact Bob Coleman at bob@colemanreport.com or (818) 790-4591.