The Atlanta Trophy

History of the Trophy

The Atlanta Trophy was created as a distinctive symbol of small business achievement, representing the ambition, resilience, and determination behind entrepreneurial success.

Named Atlanta, the trophy celebrates the journey of entrepreneurs who push beyond expectations and strive for something greater. Renowned Italian sculptor Ithaca was commissioned to create a stylized figure of a woman reaching above her potential to touch the stars — per aspera ad astra (through hardship to the stars) — embodying the determination and pursuit of excellence represented by every BASA winner.

A Trophy Called Atlanta

Standing 11 ½ inches tall and weighing a robust 1.1 pounds, the Best of Business Small Awards official statuette is a sculpture of a woman using her might to reach for a star. It signifies the years of hardship and unrecognized work entrepreneurs and small businesses go through before carving their space in the community.

Better known as Atalanta, the Best of Business Small Awards trophy name was inspired by the city where the award was founded and the story of the Greek Goddess Atlanta. 

She was a human huntress goddess that symbolized hunting, courage, and nobless, the traits of the entrepreneurs and small businesses we embody. 

100% Handmade in Italy

The statuettes are all 100% handmade and made of ceramic with real gold luster. 

Up to 160 categories will be honored for their achievements by November 19, 2024, including woman small business of the year.. 

Manufacturing Time

The Trophy was uniquely designed for the Best of America Small Business Awards. All statuettes are completely handmade by artist Ithaca. The estimated manufacturing time is 5 months for 160 statuettes.

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