Nominate a Maryland Small Business
The Maryland Small Business Examiner accepts nominations year-round as part of our ongoing editorial research for the Best of Maryland Small Business Awards. Nominations help our editorial team identify outstanding businesses across the state for consideration.
An Input to Editorial Review
Nominations are not applications. Submitting a nomination tells our editorial team about a Maryland small business worth investigating, and your input becomes part of our broader research alongside public business data, customer ratings, and community presence.
You Submit a Nomination
Tell us about the business and why you believe they deserve recognition. Submissions are reviewed by our editorial team.
Editorial Research
Our team investigates the business using publicly available information, customer reviews, and standing within the community.
Selection on an Editorial Basis
Recipients of the Best of Maryland Small Business Awards are selected throughout the year by our editorial team based on the merits of each business.
Tell Us About a Business
All fields marked required must be completed. The nominator’s name and email are required for editorial integrity. Your information will not be shared with the nominated business.
Please note: Submitting a nomination does not guarantee selection. The Maryland Small Business Examiner does not provide individual status updates on nominations. Recipients are notified directly when selected.
The Maryland Small Business Examiner maintains complete editorial independence. Award selection is not influenced by advertising, sponsorship, payment, or any business relationship.
Want to Learn More About the Awards?
Read about our editorial process, criteria, and 2026 inaugural recipients.
