LUBBOCK, Texas — Amy Wood, founder and CEO of a software development and marketing communications firm in Lubbock, Flint Avenue, was announced as a finalist of the 2024 Lewis Shattuck Small Business Advocate of the Year Award, a press release said.
According to the release, the award winner will be announced during the NSBA’s Annual Advocate of the Year Award Luncheon during the kick-off event for the NSBA Washington Presentation from September 18 to September 19.
“NSBA has an amazing group of award winners this year who are exemplary advocates for small businesses,” said NSBA President and CEO Todd McCracken. “Part of what makes our community of small businesses so special is the belief in and dedication to small businesses as part of the American Dream.” McCracken added.
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The NSBA will honor six small business owners for their excellence in advocating on small-business issues. Wood was included in the list.
The release mentioned a key criteria used in determining award finalists is a “commitment to small-business advocacy above and beyond policies that specifically impact their own business.” Additionally, it takes a look at the board scope of volunteer efforts to advance and improve small businesses.