Congrats to the AOTY 2025 Dwayne Groll
The Lew Shattuck Small Business Advocate of the Year (AOTY) Award recognizes small-business owners who go above and beyond in advocating for the small-business community. Finalists and winners are announced at NSBA’s annual Washington Presentation in Washington, D.C.
The following shape the criteria of our Rising Stars and Advocates of each Year:
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A demonstrated commitment to small-business advocacy above and beyond policies that specifically impact their own business or industry;
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A proven history of volunteer efforts to advance and improve the overall small-business community;
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Success in advocating for pro-small business policies; and
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Success and growth as a small-business owner.
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MEET THE 2025 FINALISTS AND WINNER
This week, NSBA announced the finalists and winners for the 2025 Lewis Shattuck Small Business Advocate of the Year Award at our annual Washington Presentation. Congratulations to AOTY Dwayne Groll, of Ohio, and Christine Hopkins, NSBA's Rising Star.
