Micro Enterprise Award recognizes for a business  with 5 or fewer employees (including the owners)  for outstanding business achievement.

Women-Owned Business Award recognizes a women-owned small business for outstanding business achievement. The business must be at least 51% owned, controlled and managed by one or more women.

Minority-Owned Business Award recognizes a minority-owned, small business that has attained outstanding business achievement. The business must be at least 51 percent owned, controlled and managed by one or more individuals of the following ethnic/minority groups: African-Americans, Hispanic Americans, Native Americans, Asian Pacific Americans, and South-Asian American.

Veteran-Owned Business Award recognizes a veteran-owned, small business that has attained outstanding business achievement . The business must be at least 51 percent owned, controlled, and managed by one or more U.S. veterans.

Manufacturer Award recognizes a business that designs, manufactures, fabricates, assembles, or processes a finished product (including value-added food products).

Legacy in Business Award recognizes a business with 10+ years of proven success and a lasting impact on the community.

Gold Spoon Award recognizes restaurants, food trucks and caterers that delivers exceptional dining through quality cuisine, outstanding service, and innovative concepts, contributing to Topeka’s vibrant food scene.