2026 NOMINATIONS NOW OPEN

Veteran’s Business Enterprise®
of the Year

2026

VBEOY Awards Program

Upcoming: Service-Disabled Veteran’s Business Enterprise® of the Year Ceremony

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 Veteran’s Business Enterprises® and able to attend the award presentation in Dallas, TX on July 29, 2026.

Nomination Deadline:

June 4, 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 Disability:IN Global Conference & Expo on July 29, 2026.

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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.