WINNERS OF SMALL BUSINESS AWARDS ANNOUNCEDEach year, the Greater Topeka Partnership recognizes local businesses of distinction and one small business advocate. Congratulations are in order for the following businesses:

Innovation Award: Stevenson Company, Inc.

Capital City Business of Distinction: Hazel Hill Chocolate

Minority Business of Distinction: Cortez Transportation Company, Inc.

Women Business of Distinction: Prairie Glass Studio

Nonprofit of Distinction: Boys and Girls Club of Topeka

Emerging Entrepreneur of Distinction: Curb Appeal Power Wash, LLC

Small Business Advocate: AIM Strategies, LLC

Sponsors for the event include: Envista, WIBW, CoreFirst Bank & Trust, The Fidelity Banks, Kaw Valley Bank, Ricks Advanced Dermatology, Schendel Lawn & Landscape, Security Benefit, US Bank, Washburn University and VisionBank.