Sand Springs, OK - April 9, 2026 - OGI Process Equipment, a Sand Springs based manufacturer of industrial process equipment, has been named the Small Business Administration's (SBA) Oklahoma Manufacturer of the Year for 2026.

The SBA's National Small Business Week awards recognize outstanding small businesses that have demonstrated excellence in their respective industries, including manufacturing, export, and innovation.

"We are honored to receive this recognition from the Small Business Administration," said Stacey Schmidt, President of OGI Process Equipment. "This award is a reflection of the hard work and dedication of our entire team, and we are grateful for the support of our customers, suppliers, and partners who have helped us achieve this success."

OGI Process Equipment, along with the following 2026 Oklahoma Award winners, will be honored as part of the SBA's National Small Business Week which will be observed May 3rd - May 9th, 2026.

Local Awards Winners Include:

Oklahoma Small Business Person of the Year

Greg Costley, Costley Enterprises, Inc., Broken Arrow

Oklahoma Manufacturer of the Year

Stacey Schmidt, OGI Process Equipment, Sand Springs

Entrepreneurial Success Award

Tracy Copeland, TGI Enterprises, INC, Tulsa

Oklahoma Rural Small Business of the Year

Shelly Boren, Shelly’s Stigler Café, Stigler

Oklahoma Blue Collar Small Business of the Year

Shelley Lynch, Lynch 3F's Poultry and Rabbit Processing, Checotah

Oklahoma Veteran Small Business of the Year

Rodlin and Mia Doyle, Allied Community Services, Oklahoma City

Oklahoma Young Entrepreneur of the Year

Michael Jackson, Jaxson Construction, Bixby

Oklahoma Encore Entrepreneur of the Year

Greg Dimery, Fenway Enterprises, Oklahoma City

Oklahoma Family-Owned Business of the Year

Ali Sevier, Royal Printing, Oklahoma City

SBA Home-Based Business of the Year

Starla Halcomb, LEAD Training, Stillwater

Oklahoma Small Business Champion

Jonah Toey, Partner Tulsa, Tulsa

About National Small Business Week

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.

To register for National Small Business Week and for other event information, visit Virtual summit | U.S. Small Business Administration

About OGI Process Equipment

OGI engineers, manufactures, sells, and services water bath heaters, fuel gas heaters, glycol dehydrators, direct-contact water heaters, and other fired process equipment for the oil and gas, natural gas, food processing, food and beverage packaging, concrete, commercial car wash, pharmaceutical, and manufacturing industries, as well as for military and government agencies. The company has a reputation for producing high-quality products that are both reliable and efficient, and for providing exceptional customer service and support. OGI is recognized as a Woman-Owned business, certified by the Women's Business Enterprise National Council.

About the U.S. Small Business Administration

The U.S. Small Business Administration makes the American dream of business ownership a reality. As the only go-to resource and voice for small businesses backed by the strength of the federal government, the SBA empowers entrepreneurs and small business owners with the resources and support they need to start, grow or expand their businesses, or recover from a declared disaster. It delivers services through an extensive network of SBA field offices and partnerships with public and private organizations. To learn more, visit www. sba.gov.

Media Inquiries:

Larry Weatherford
Public Affairs Specialist/Veterans Business Development Officer
Oklahoma District Office
U.S. Small Business Administration
(405) 609-8012 / (202) 531-2267 cell
larry.weatherford@sba.gov