Topeka Social

We were beyond honored to host the annual GTP Small Business Awards. The energy in the room was unmatched, and it was a true privilege to celebrate the amazing entrepreneurs and innovators who make our community thrive.✨👏

📸 Looking for the perfect space to host your next big celebration, corporate gathering, or milestone event? We’d love to welcome you.

For availability, pricing or questions please visit our website topekasocial.com or call us 785-480-8210.

One of the best parts of our job is seeing how this space adapts to every unique vision.✨
Whether you’re adding layers of florals or keeping things clean and minimal, the natural charm of the building creates an atmosphere that is both warm and grand. It’s truly the perfect canvas for any story.🌹

There is nothing we love more than seeing our space come alive with laughter, connection, and community. Being the venue host was an absolute highlight for us!✨👏

What a night!

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the 45th Annual Small Business Awards as we celebrated the incredible entrepreneurs, innovators, and business leaders who continue to fuel Topeka and Shawnee County with their Fire of Determination.

Congratulations again to our 2026 winners:
KBS Constructors – Legacy in Business Award
Oleander Catering – Micro Enterprise Award
Kansas Door Company – Manufacturer Award
ACA Event Rental – Women-Owned Small Business Award
Engroff Catering – Minority-Owned Small Business Award
The Tee Box – Gold Spoon Award + TopCity Small Business of the Year

And a special shoutout to youth entrepreneur Bryson Philip of Lip Rippin Custom Swimbaits for reminding us that the future of entrepreneurship is bright.

A huge thank you as well to the sponsors who helped make this celebration possible:
⭐ Kansas Department of Commerce – Presenting Sponsor
⭐ WIBW– Grand Prize Sponsor
⭐ CoreFirst Bank & Trust and Endeavor Private Wealth – Small Business & Entrepreneurship Champions
⭐ Azura Credit Union, CoreFirst Bank & Trust, Endeavor Private Wealth, Engroff Catering, Envista Federal Credit Union, HF Rubber, Kaw Valley Bank, KBS Constructors, Silver Lake Bank, and Washburn University – Gold Sponsors

As we continue celebrating Small Business Week, we encourage our community to keep showing up for local businesses—not just this week, but year-round. Shop local. Share local. Support local. ❤️