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The 2025 Credibly Small Business Award is now closed

Celebrating the entrepreneurs shaping our communities. Win up to $30,000 to support your business.

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Credibly Small Business Award

What is the Credibly Small Business Award?

The Credibly Small Business Award celebrates passionate business owners who are making an impact in their communities. We award exceptional small businesses each year with funding to accelerate their growth.

First Place:

$30,000

Second Place:

$20,000

Third Place:

$10,000

September 1 – September 30, 2025

“Know the contest rules”

 
 
 
Enter To Win
Small-Business-Loans

Who Can Apply?

 We’re looking for:

  • U.S.-based active small businesses
  • Operating for at least 6 months
  • Must use a business banking account
  • For-profit ( Non-Profit organizations are not eligible)

How It Works

Apply Online

Fill out our short application and tell us your story.

Selection Process

Winners will be selected through randomized raffle.

Winners Announced

Finalists will be notified in October 2025.

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Past Winners: Real Stories, Real Impact

The Juice Joint

2024 Winner

Yummi Kotton

2024 Winner

Korai Goods

2024 Winner

I wanted to provide a place for people to get healthy...The Juice Joint is the baby, but eventually I want to open a wellness center.

Nia Times | Owner, The Juice Joint

Read Their Story →

My daughter, she loves candy. My son, he loves candy. This is something that I can actually take my children to work with me...It's something that we can do as a family.

Kareem Joseph | Founder, Yummi Kotton

Read Their Story →

The immediate impacts were that I actually get to breathe a little bit and take time off with my child. And the second impact was this money will now make me money.

Corrie Ruffin | Owner, Korai Goods

Read Their Story →

September 1 – September 30, 2025

The Credibly Small Business Award is now closed

The Credibly Small Business Award is now closed

Frequently Asked Questions

Applications close on September 30, 2025.

 
 
 

Please read the full official rules to see eligibility.

 
 
 
 
 
 

Winners are selected in a random drawing from all eligible entries on or about October 16, 2025. Odds depend on total number of eligible entries received. Any optional answers or information provided on the application form will not be used as a determining factor in selecting our winners.

 
 
 

Winners will be notified and announced publicly in October 2025.

 
 
 

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