Last week, it was announced that A. West Enterprise of Albany has been recognized as a 2015 Blue Ribbon Small Business Award Winner by The U.S. Chamber of Commerce for their success, innovation, and contributions to economic growth and free enterprise.

Winners were selected from a record number of applicants from communities across the nation and evaluated in four key areas including strategic planning, employee development, community involvement, and customer service.

"Our company has been very blessed. We took a huge risk by starting a new business during rough economic times in August 2009. All of our success is a direct result of the hard work by our people. I am humbled and extremely proud for our people to be recognized on a national level. God has blessed our company and we are thankful, said Eddie West, co-founder of A. West Enterprise.

The overall winner will receive a $10,000 cash prize and will be recognized alongside 7 regional finalists and 100 Blue Ribbon winners during America's Small Business Summit, June 8-10, 2015, in Washington, D.C. 

A. West Enterprise was the 2014 Albany Area Chamber of Commerce small business of the year, and were recently awarded a $8.8M Contract from NASA, for safety and reliability upgrades.

“While our economy still struggles to reach its full potential, small businesses like our Blue Ribbon Award winners have continued to act as examples of the resilience, ingenuity, and opportunity at work in the free enterprise system,” U.S. Chamber President and CEO Thomas J. Donohue said. “Times can be tough, but these businesses have proven that they can be too. And by taking risks, watching out for their employees, and giving back to their communities, they’ve shown that success is achievable.”

A. West Enterprise is also eligible for the Community Excellence Award, which recognizes one business that has found notable success in the eyes of its community, generously giving of its time, resources, and expertise. The winner will be decided through online public voting between February 19 and March 4.

To vote for A. West Enterprise click here.