2026 NOMINATIONS NOW OPEN

Veteran’s Business Enterprise®
of the Year

2026

VBEOY Awards Program

Now Accepting: Service-Disabled Veteran’s Business Enterprise® of the Year (SDVBEOY)

now accepting applications

Service-Disabled Veteran’s Business Enterprise® of the Year Award

The Service-Disabled Veteran’s Business Enterprise® of the Year (SDVBEOY) Award honors a Service-Disabled Veteran-owned VBE that exemplifies outstanding business performance, strong leadership, and measurable impact.

Presented by NaVOBA, this award recognizes a business that is not only achieving growth, but also creating opportunity, strengthening communities and setting the standard for excellence within the Veteran business community.

Nominees must be NaVOBA-certified Service-Disabled Veteran’s Business Enterprises® and able to attend the award presentation in Dallas, TX on July 27, 2026.

Nomination Deadline:

May 21, 2026 @ 5:00 p.m. EDT

Nominate a SDVBEOY

The Veteran’s Business Enterprise®
of the Year Award

The Veteran’s Business Enterprise® of the Year (VBEOY) award recognizes and honors a Certified Veteran’s Business Enterprise® (VBE) that exemplifies sustained business growth, impactful leadership and an ongoing commitment to supporting and advancing Veteran entrepreneurship.

The next VBEOY award is presented at the WBENC National Conference on June 16, 2026. Submit a nomination for an exemplary Service-Disabled Veteran’s Business Enterprise® here.

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2025 Veteran’s Business Enterprise® of the Year Winner

Last year, we recognized St. George Equipment, led by Founder and CEO Brenden Blair as VBE of the Year, along with two runner-ups who left a lasting mark. These exceptional Veteran’s Business Enterprises® showcase innovation, leadership, and measurable impact—true leaders in our community.

See all celebrated VBEOYs in the Hall of Fame here.