2026 NOMINATIONS NOW OPEN

Veteran’s Business Enterprise®
of the Year

2026

VBEOY Awards Program

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

now accepting applications

Veteran’s Business Enterprise® of the Year Award

The Veteran’s Business Enterprise® of the Year (VBEOY) Award honors a Veteran's Business Enterprise® (VBE) or Service-Disabled Veteran's Business Enterprise (SDVBE)® 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 at the VA's National Veterans Small Business Engagement (NVSBE) in Cleveland, Ohio on December 8-9, 2026.

Nomination Deadline:

November 17, 2026 @ 5:00 p.m. EDT

Nominate a VBEOY

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 VA's National Veterans Small Business Engagement (NVSBE) National Conference on December 8-9, 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.