The City Council has designated the month of May annually as Small Business Month to recognize the vital contributions of local small businesses on the Westminster community, and encourage economic growth and facilitate the support of local businesses. Help us celebrate Small Business Month in Westminster by recognizing small businesses that have made an impact or have contributed to the economic growth and vitality of Westminster.

NOMINATIONS NOW BEING ACCEPTED FOR INAUGURAL SMALL BUSINESS OF THE YEAR 2024 AWARDS

Small businesses in Westminster that are nominated must meet the following criteria to be eligible for recognition:

•Nominated business must be a small business of 100 or less employees with its primarily location in Westminster and in good standing with an active business license.

•Nominated business may not be owned by city officials or their immediate families (includes spouse,child, parent, grandparent, cousin, niece, nephew, uncle, or aunt), candidates running for office, or a city employee.

•Nominated business must have been in business for at least three years.

•Nominated business must demonstrate one or more of the following characteristics: business growth (increased sales, profitability, expansion), industry innovation, and/or economic support for the city.

•Nominee must demonstrate community and/or charity involvement.

SELECTED HONOREES WILL BE NOTIFIED BY MONDAY, MAY 13 and WILL BE HONORED AT THE MAY 22ND CITY COUNCIL MEETING AT 6 P.M.

To nominate a Westminster Small Business, download the form here: Nomination Form.

Completed and signed forms must be received by the City of Westminster by Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 5 p.m.

Forms may be emailed to LDoan@westminster-ca.gov OR hand-delivered/mailed to Linh Doan, City Hall, 8200 Westminster Blvd., Westminster, CA 92683.

Click below for more information about the program:

• Staff Report from April 10, 2024 Council Meeting, Establishing the Small Business of the Year Recognition Program