Events

The 2024 Washington State Small Business Awards Gala, held during National Small Business Week, is the largest annual state-wide event that recognizes outstanding entrepreneurs and small businesses in our state.

The event, hosted by SCORE Washington District, will recognize local small business award winners. Award winners in a variety of categories will be recognized by the SCORE Washington District, the Small Business Development Center (SBDC), the Women’s Business Centers (WBCs), the Veterans Business Outreach Center (VBOC) and the Seattle District of the Small Business Administration (SBA).

Cocktail Hour: 4:30pm – 6:00pm (Side Gallery)

• Two complimentary drink tickets, good for premium cocktails, wine or beer
• Additional drinks available through the cash bar
• Tray passed appetizers will be served (crab cakes, tandoori chicken skewers, brie tartlets and almond stuffed fresh medjool dates)

Dinner/Awards Ceremony: 6:00pm - 8:30pm (Great Gallery)

Dine under the planes in the Great Gallery. The following items are included in ticket price:

• Coffee, decaffeinated coffee, hot tea
• Breadbasket with sweet cream butter
• Premium White and Red Wine
• Spring Baby Spinach and Arugula Salad - with strawberries, goat cheese, toasted almonds, white balsamic vinaigrette
• Choice of Entree & Alternating Desserts

Table and Individual Ticket Pricing

For those who would like to attend the event, but are not interested in becoming a sponsor, the following options are available:

• Table for Ten $ 1,750
• Individual Ticket $ 175

Dress Code

Many have asked about the dress code for the Gala. There is no strict dress code, but generally speaking, it is "Dressy Casual".