SBI Fellows

The Small Business Institute® recognizes members whose accomplishments are particularly noteworthy as Fellows.  This is the highest honor that the Small Business Institute ® provides to its members. 

In order to become a Fellow of SBI, an individual must be nominated and selected by the current members who are SBI Fellows.  Nominations are solicited in the fall and voting occurs by December 1.  The selection process is handled by a current Fellow.  Up to two individuals may be named a Fellow of SBI each year, and there does not have to be a winner if nominations are not worthy of the honor.  Awards are announced at the next annual meeting.  Criteria for selection is as follows:

• Active participant in SBI for at least five years.
• SBI director for at least three years.
• Publishes articles/books on the topic of small business or entrepreneurship.
• Delivers outstanding presentations at annual meetings or workshops.
• Possesses significant national/international reputation associated with small business management or entrepreneurship.
• Brings significant public relations to SBI program—lobbying, information in papers, letters to external stakeholders, winner of various awards, etc.
• Helps or chairs national/regional committees.
• Not a current national officer (including immediate past president).