TYSB x AWARDS

500+

16

$500K

Nominations
received

Small Business Winners
selected

In Prizes awarded for their positive impact to their community

TYSB x AWARDS

500+

16

Nominations
received

Small Business Owners
will be thanked

$150K

Thank You Prizes
to be given

Congratulations To The Winners!

Out of 500+ nominations, 1 Grand Prize Winner, 5 Resilience Winners, and 10 Adaptability and Innovation Winners have been selected.

Meet The Winners

COURTNEY NAPIER, Black Oak Society North Carolina
Grand Prize Winner

KIARA BUTLER, Diversity Talks, Rhode Island
Adaptability and Innovation Winner

GEORGE MAGALLON, Vince’s Market, California
Adaptability and Innovation Winner

ANGEL JOHNSON, ICONI, Colorado
Adaptability and Innovation Winner

TONY KNEELAND, Glass Products, South Dakota
Adaptability and Innovation Winner

CHRISTINA HAGENY, Valor Payroll Solutions, Oklahoma
Adaptability and Innovation Winner

ALONZO BLACK, Zobe Entertainement Inc., Maryland
Adaptability and Innovation Winner

ESTER BIONGO, Malbep African Market LLC, Kentucky
Adaptability and Innovation Winner

MAYRA LAMANTIA, Immigration Community Outreach, New Jersey
Adaptability and Innovation Winner

PALLAVI PANDE, Dtocs LLC, Oregon
Adaptability and Innovation Winner

KIMBERLY MCGLONN, Grant BLVD, Pennsylvania
Resilience Winner

BONNIE TOWNSEND, B&B explosive flavors LLC, Minessota
Resilience Winner

ROBYN GRABLE, Veterans ASCEND, South Carolina
Resilience Winner

LAUREN ARSHAD, Design Hive, California
Resilience Winner

PATTI DOYLE, Rumi Spice, Illinois
Resilience Winner

WES HURT, CLEAN Cause Inc., Texas
Adaptability and Innovation Winner

See All Winners

Thank You Winner Criteria

Thank You Small Business recognizes, celebrates, supports, and thanks Small Business Owners who:

  • Had the courage to start a small business and is the current owner/operator of the business.
  • Makes an impact on their families, teams, communities and the economy.
  • Demonstrates resilience despite the challenges that they face.
  • Adapts and grows in order to contniue to thrive.

    • Thank You Winner Criteria

    Thank You Small Business recognizes, celebrates, supports, and thanks Small Business Owners who:

  • Had the courage to start a small business and is the current owner/operator of it
  • Makes an impact on their families, teams, communities and the economy
  • Demonstrates resilience despite the challenges that they face
  • Adapts and grows in order to contiue to thrive

    • Thank You Prizes

    The Winners of Thank You Small Business Awards will receive these Thank You Prizes

    Adaptability & Innovation
    10 Winners

  • Featured in an episode of limited-edition podcast series hosted on Spotify
  • A profile on The Hartford’s Small Biz Ahead blog
  • A one-time, $300 Spotify Ad Studio credit
  • Full enrollment in the Silver Lining SLAP™ Program to help set and hit financial goals
  • (Optional) Access to SLAPloans™, 100% unsecured loans based on behavior, not credit score

    • Resilience
    5 Winners

  • Featured in an episode of limited-edition podcast series hosted on Spotify
  • A profile on The Hartford’s Small Biz Ahead blog
  • A one-time, $300 Spotify Ad Studio credit
  • Full enrollment in the Silver Lining SLAP™ Program to help set and hit financial goals
  • (Optional) Access to SLAPloans™, 100% unsecured loans based on behavior, not credit score
  • A self-care day to help disconnect from everyday pressures

    • Contribution to Community
    1 Winner

  • Featured in an episode of limited-edition podcast series hosted on Spotify
  • A profile on The Hartford’s Small Biz Ahead blog
  • A one-time, $300 Spotify Ad Studio credit
  • Full enrollment in the Silver Lining SLAP™ Program to help set and hit financial goals
  • (Optional) Access to SLAPloans™, 100% unsecured loans based on behavior, not credit score
  • A 6-month Thank You Small Business Campaign to celebrate and support her and the small businesses in her community

    • The Hartford Thanks Small Businesses

    “Small business owners never cease to inspire me. We are committed to providing them with support as they continue to navigate the future and are honored to partner with Thank You Small Business to celebrate them and all they do for our communities and economy every day.”

    JON AIDUKONIS, Global Director, Integrated Marketing


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    Spotify Advertising Thanks Small Businesses

    “Our communities rely on small businesses to drive innovation and connection. We are proud to celebrate their accomplishments and support their continued growth and impact with Silver Lining. We can’t wait to use our platform to share their stories with Spotify listeners.” 

    ROCHELLE SANCHIRICO,  Global Director of Scaled Marketing and SMB Marketing at Spotify

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    Celebrating SMBs Across The United States

    The Thank You Small Business Awards recognize, support, celebrate, and thank the small business owner who:

  • Demonstrates resilience despite the challenges that they face
  • Adapts and grows in order to continue to thrive
  • Makes an impact on their families, teams, communities and the economy

    • TYSB x Awards In The News

    Spotify Advertising, The Hartford, And Silver Lining Announce The Inaugural Thank You Small Business Awards (May 3 ,2022)

    This year's awards will recognize and celebrate 16 small business owners across the US, each receiving a prize package to help them grow their business