The search is on for successful small businesspeople in Iowa. The state office of the Small Business Administration is now taking applications for a variety of awards of recognition.S-B-A/Iowa spokesman Dave Lentell says the awards include Small Businessperson of the Year and 11 other awards for women, minorities, veterans, young entrepreneurs and more. Lentell says Iowa is truly a small business state.Nominations are being accepted through November 13th. For more information, call (515) 284-4522.