The U.S. Minority Business Development Agency Celebrates Businesses, Organizations, and Advocates with 41st Annual National MED Week Awards
June 27 2024 - 3:58PM
The Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) invites nominations
for the 41st Annual National Minority Enterprise Development (MED)
Week Awards. These awards honor the exceptional achievements of
entrepreneurs, businesses and organizations dedicated to advancing
business enterprises within underrepresented communities.
For more than fifty years, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s
Minority Business Development Agency has played a pivotal role in
nurturing the expansion and global competitiveness of the nation's
minority business enterprises. MBDA has been a trailblazer in
honoring the achievements and economic contributions made by these
businesses, which now number more than 10 million.
“The National MED Week Awards are more than just
accolades; they are a testament to the resilience and ingenuity of
business leaders who are the trailblazers that continue to drive
progress and inspire future generations,” said Eric Morrissette,
MBDA Acting Under Secretary.
Since its establishment in 1983, the National Minority
Enterprise Development Week Awards have celebrated the outstanding
accomplishments of entrepreneurs from various backgrounds. With
more than 300 awards presented, these accolades pay tribute to the
exceptional achievements and unwavering commitment of individuals
and organizations dedicated to fostering business growth.
Award Categories:
- Firms of
the Year: Celebrating minority business enterprise excellence
across nine industry-specific categories
- Champions of
Business Development: Honoring individuals and organizations
that have made outstanding contributions to business growth.
- Individual
Recognition:
- Abe Venable
Legacy Award for Lifetime Achievement: For those whose lifelong
efforts have significantly advanced business development.
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- Ronald H. Brown
Leadership Award: Recognizing visionary leaders who have
championed diversity and expanded opportunities for
underrepresented business leaders.
National MED Week will take place October 20-26, 2024. This
year’s conference will bring together entrepreneurs, business
leaders, and public sector representatives for networking,
learning, and celebrating the successes of the business
community.
How to Nominate: Detailed information on award
categories, eligibility criteria, and nomination procedures is
available on the MBDA’s website at http://www.mbda.gov. Nominations
must be submitted by August 15, 2024, to ensure consideration.
About the U.S. Minority Business Development Agency
(MBDA):The U.S. Department of Commerce, Minority Business
Development Agency is the only Federal agency dedicated to the
growth and global competitiveness of U.S. minority business
enterprises (MBEs). For more than 50 years, MBDA’s programs and
services have better equipped MBEs to create jobs, build scale and
capacity, increase revenues, and expand regionally, nationally, and
internationally.
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- National MED Week Awards Nominations
Gabriel Cushing
Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA)
gcushing@mbda.gov