2026 NOMINATIONS NOW OPEN

Veteran's Business Enterprise®
of the Year

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 Women’s Veteran’s Business Enterprise® here.

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VBEOY Awards Program

Now Accepting: Women’s Veteran’s Business Enterprise® of the Year (WVBEOY)

now accepting applications

Women's Veteran's Business Enterprise®of the Year Award

The Women’s Veteran’s Business Enterprise® of the Year (WVBEOY) Award recognizes a woman- and Veteran-owned VBE who demonstrates business excellence, leadership, and measurable impact.

Presented by NaVOBA at the 2026 WBENC National Conference in Salt Lake City, this award highlights a dual-certified leader who is driving growth, expanding opportunity, and representing the strength of both networks.

Nominees must be both NaVOBA- and WBENC-certified and able to attend the WVBEOY Award presentation on June 15, 2026.

Nomination Deadline:

April 14, 2026 @ 5:00pm EST

Nominate a WVBEOY

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.