Events

The 2025 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 Gala is hosted by the Greater Seattle Chapter of SCORE, an all-volunteer nonprofit organization, dedicated to helping small businesses get off the ground, grow and achieve their goals through free mentorship and education.

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).
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• Cocktails, Networking & Auction: 4:00pm – 6:00pm (Side Gallery)
• Dinner/Awards Ceremony: 6:00pm – 8:30pm (Great Gallery)
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For those who would like to attend the event, but are not interested in becoming a sponsor, they can purchase one or more tickets.

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".
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