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The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), America’s leading small business association, has named Congresswoman Virginia Foxx a “Guardian of Small Business” for her strong voting record on behalf of North Carolina small business owners in the 111th Congress.

“Small businesses are the backbone of North Carolina’s economy and I am doing everything that I can to make sure that they can grow during this difficult time,” Foxx said. “I’m honored that the NFIB has recognized my commitment to fighting on behalf of North Carolina small businesses.”

NFIB's Dan Danner gives Foxx the Guardian of Small Business award.

The NFIB Guardian of Small Business Award is given only to members of Congress who demonstrate their commitment to small business-friendly policies by voting favorably on key small business issues at least 70 percent of the time.  During the 111th Congress those key issues included the NFIB’s opposition to the $846 billion energy tax in the 2009 cap and trade bill and the many small business mandates in the 2010 health care overhaul.

NFIB President and CEO Dan Danner also praised Foxx for "standing up for small business."  Danner presented Foxx with the “Guardian” award and said, “In the 111th Congress, Virginia Foxx proved that she is a champion of small business.  The Guardian of Small Business Award is a token of the deep appreciation that small business owners have for elected officials like Congresswoman Foxx who promote and protect their right to own, operate and grow their businesses.”

For a high-resolution photo of NFIB’s Dan Danner presenting the Guardian of Small Business Award to Foxx, please click here.