Los Angeles Leaders in Small Business

Overview

Los Angeles Leaders in Small Business is a recognition program by the Los Angeles Business Journal that highlights founders, owners, and senior executives who are driving growth and innovation in small businesses across the greater Los Angeles area. The editorial-style awards spotlight leadership, community impact, and business performance rather than being purely pay-to-play. Companies pursue this recognition for regional visibility, networking with other LA business leaders, and marketing credibility tied to the Business Journal’s established local business coverage.

Eligibility Requirements

• Nominee must be a small business or small-business leader based in Los Angeles County or the greater LA region
• Nominee must have demonstrated business success and/or significant impact within approximately the past 12–24 months
• Self-nominations and third-party nominations must be submitted via the Los Angeles Business Journal’s online form by the stated deadline