The Fifth Annual Turner Center for Entrepreneurship Small Business Awards was held on August 31, 2023. This event recognized and celebrated entrepreneurs, start-ups, rural businesses, innovators, and the people that support them. As featured below, our ten winners are dedicated to their business and making a positive impact in the community. The event took place in Bradley's Hayden-Clark Alumni Center
New Exporter of the Year NFW
Small Business Advocate of the Year Kathleen Kelly
Small Business of the Year Facet Technologies
Women in Business Leadership Christell Frausto
Rural Business of the Year Evergreen Farm Brewing
Government Contractor of the Year Davis & Davis
Startup of the Year GoodJava
Innovation of the Year Midwest Bioprocessing Center
Exporter of the Year Micro Weld
Community Partner of the Year Pekin Area Chamber of Commerce
