SCORE, a national organization that provides assistance to small business owners, is offering a financial award, training, assistance and promotion to two Maine businesses as part of the American Small Business Championship program.

In conjunction with Sam’s Club, the program will give two small business owners in each state a $1,000 Sam’s Club gift card, an all-expense-paid trip to a training event, SCORE mentoring for one year and promotion throughout the year to showcase each champion’s story.

Applicants must complete an online application to include a response to the question “What sacrifice have you made to help your business succeed?” via either a 60-second video or a written statement of up to 250 words combined with a photo. There are other requirements. Judges will then select two winners from each state and Washington, D.C.

For more information and to apply, visit www.score.org/championship. Champions will be announced in late February.