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 Joint Forces Forum?

The Joint Forces Forum (JFF) is an exclusive networking opportunity to connect with corporate decision-makers, industry leaders, and trailblazing veteran-owned businesses. 


JFF begins with the Best Corporations for Veteran’s Business Enterprises® (BCVBE) and Veteran’s Business Enterprise® of the Year (VBEOY) Dinner Reception—an evening dedicated to honoring outstanding achievements in veteran-owned businesses. 


Limited seating is available—reserve your place early here.



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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