We are pleased to share the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Washington’s Small Business Person Of The Year has been awarded to Nikolas “Ben” Anderson, President and CEO.
For more than 60 years, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has celebrated National Small Business Week (NSBW), which acknowledges the critical contributions of America’s entrepreneurs and small business owners. National Small Business Week 2026 will take place May 3-9, and SBA will officially recognize their hard work, ingenuity, dedication, and their contributions to the economy.
As part of National Small Business Week, the U.S. Small Business Administration takes the opportunity to highlight the impact of outstanding entrepreneurs, small business owners, and community members from all 50 states and U.S. territories.
Outside of work, Ben is actively involved in his community. In 2025, Ben was welcomed as the newest Bremerton School Board Director. He serves on the board for the Bremerton YMCA, is an advisory member for Olympic College’s Engineering program, a past President of the Kitsap Economic Development Alliance, is an AVID mentor at Bremerton High School, and coaches his daughters basketball team.
“Ben has many achievements but perhaps the most important thing about him is he is someone always there to help – as a friend, son, boss, teammate, etc.” says Melissa Anderson, COO and Co-Owner.
Along with his community contributions, family focused attitude, Ben has been a great leader to the Art Anderson team. We are excited that he is recognized for all his dedication and hard work.
On May 6, Ben will be recognized at the Small Business Awards Gala, hosted by SCORE. And a national winner will be announced in early May at an event in Washington D.C.
Learn more about the SBA Small Business Week 2026 Award Winners here: https://www.sba.gov/article/2026/03/27/sba-announces-national-small-business-week-2026-award-winners.
For more information about Art Anderson’s’ projects, employment opportunities and community involvement, visit them at www.artanderson.com.