HQ Water Solutions, led by husband and wife team, Stephen and Jordan Evangelista, was proudly honored with the 2023 SCORE SBAL Award. Despite launching their business in 2020, just weeks before the global pandemic, their dedication to providing high-quality customer service in the water treatment industry allowed them to not only overcome initial challenges but also accelerate their growth. By 2022, they were able to run HQ Water Solutions full-time as a family, creating a flexible schedule that caters to the needs of their two young daughters, Medina and Venice. They credit their SCORE mentor, Mike Canarelli, as a “hands-on” and invaluable resource for their success.