Award History
Dell and the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) - a leading advocacy organization of small and independent businesses - founded the Dell/NFIB Small Business Excellence Award in 2004. It was inspired by Michael Dell's experience starting a small business 25 years ago. Now in its sixth year in the United States, the award program has expanded to 13 countries worldwide.
"Almost 25 years ago, as a small business, we introduced the direct model with a singular focus on listening to customers and working hard to get them exactly what they need. Listening and delivering on behalf of customers has been instrumental in our growth. Our partnerships give us an opportunity to highlight the successes of today's small businesses around the world."
-Michael Dell, Dell Chairman and CEO
