SBA Seeks Input on Small Business Award Data Collection
Published Date: 12/29/2025
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Summary
The Small Business Administration wants your thoughts on a new info collection for small business award nominees. They’re asking for comments by February 27, 2026, to make sure the process is clear, fair, and not too time-consuming. This affects small business owners nominated for awards and helps keep the nomination process smooth and accurate.
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Small‑business award nominees must provide information
If you are a small business owner nominated for an SBA recognition award, you must submit information to verify your eligibility and disclose any actual or potential conflicts of interest. The SBA identifies this as PRA 3245-0360 (Form 3300-3315/2025 Nomination Guidelines) and estimates 600 total annual responses and 1,200 total annual hours (about 2 hours per nomination). The agency is accepting public comments on the collection through February 27, 2026.
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