veteran's business enterprise® of the year award

Recognizing Exceptional Growth, Leadership and Commitment to Veteran Entrepreneurship

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The VBEOY 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.


This distinguished award celebrates the VBE® that has not only achieved exceptional success in the private sector, but also serves as a model of excellence and inspiration for fellow veteran-owned businesses across the country. The VBEOY award is presented at the Joint Forces Forum on October 1, 2025 in:

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Our Past VBEOY Honorees

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Eligibility Requirements

The VBEOY award is presented annually at the Joint Forces Forum, held this year on October 1–2 in Potomac, Maryland.

To be eligible, the nominated VBE® must:


  1. Be a currently certified Veteran’s Business Enterprise® (VBE®) or Service-Disabled Veteran’s Business Enterprise® (SDVBE®)
  2. Demonstrate measurable business success, community impact, and support of veteran entrepreneurship
  3. Be present at the Joint Forces Forum to receive the award

What is VBE®?

A Veteran’s Business Enterprise® (VBE®) is a business certified by the National Veteran-Owned Business Association (NaVOBA) as being at least 51% owned, operated, and controlled by U.S. military veterans. 


NaVOBA’s VBE® and SDVBE®(Certified Service Disabled Veteran's Business Enterprise®) certifications represent the gold standard for veteran-owned businesses, enabling corporate America to confidently identify and work with verified veteran-owned enterprises®. 


Not certified yet? Click here.

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