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Date: May 8, 2025
Time: Doors open at 5:30 p.m., programming begins at 6 p.m.
Location: Townsite Ballroom

Get ready for an unforgettable evening of celebration, inspiration, and community pride! GO Topeka is thrilled to present the 44th Annual Small Business Awards, where we honor the resilience, innovation, and success of Topeka and Shawnee County’s outstanding small businesses.

This year, we’re introducing The Blueprint for Brilliance—a theme that recognizes the vision, dedication, and impact of our small business community. Join us for a revitalized awards experience, where we’ll shine a light on the businesses building the future of Topeka.

Finalists will be recognized in six categories, with one business earning the title of TopCity Small Business of the Year chosen from the winners of the other below categories:

  • Micro Enterprise Award
  • Woman-Owned Small Business Award
  • Minority-Owned Small Business Award
  • Veteran-Owned Small Business Award
  • Legacy in Business Award
  • Small Business Manufacturer Award

Dress Code: Think elevated business attire with a touch of after-hours cocktail style. Look sharp, feel confident, and celebrate in style!

Register today! This is the must-attend business event of the year — don’t miss your chance to be apart of the celebration!

Let’s build the future together — one brilliant business at a time!

Your 2025 Small Business Awards Finalists are…

Thank You to our 2025 Small Business Award Sponsors!

Table Sponsors

Envista Credit Union – Silver Lake Bank – Kaw Valley State Bank  – Washburn University

Interested in becoming a sponsor? Please email Ashlee.Spring@TopekaPartnership.com

Congratulations to our 2024 Winners!

TopCity Small Business of the Year: Patterson Family Child Care Center

Small Business Manufacturer Award: Automation Controls, Inc.

Veteran-Owned Small Business Award: Curb Appeal

Minority-Owned Small Business Award: Patterson Family Child Care Center

Women-Owned Small Business Award: Onyx Salon

Emerging Innovation Venture Award: Love Lifesciences

Micro-Enterprise Award: AO NOLA Praline Candy

Young Entrepreneur Award: Circle Coffee Co.

 

More About the 2024 Finalist