NOMINATIONS ARE OPEN!

Nominate the Next Vetrepreneur of the Year
Nominate the Next Vetrepreneur of the Year

Do You Know a Deserving Veteran Business Owner?

Join us in celebrating the spirit of veteran entrepreneurship by nominating the next Vetrepreneur® of the Year. Since 2006, this prestigious award has recognized the resilience, determination, and success of those who have transitioned from the military to become extraordinary business leaders. It’s time to honor the heroes who not only served our country but continue to serve and inspire through their entrepreneurial journey.

Eligibility:

  • U.S. military veteran with an honorable discharge.
  • Minimum of 51% equity in the business must be owned by a veteran or veterans to be considered a veteran-owned business.
  • Nominee must be actively involved in day-to-day operations of the enterprise.

Nominations:
Open: March 14
Closes: May 24

*You can self nominate as well.

Below are Just a Few of Our Past Vetrepreneur® of the Year Winners

Jesse Iwuji Jesse Iwuji Motorsports 2022 Vetrepreneur of the Year® Navy Veteran

Jesse Iwuji
Jesse Iwuji Motorsports
2022 Vetrepreneur of the Year®
Navy Veteran

Jodi Johnson Titania Solutions Group 2020 Vetrepreneur of the Year® Army Veteran

Jodi Johnson
Titania Solutions Group
2020 Vetrepreneur of the Year®
Army Veteran

James Kelly Invictus International Consulting 2017 Vetrepreneur of the Year® Navy Veteran

James Kelly
Invictus International Consulting
2017 Vetrepreneur of the Year®
Navy Veteran

Emmett Walker Walker SCM 2016 Vetrepreneur of the Year® Air Force Veteran

Emmett Walker
Walker SCM
2016 Vetrepreneur of the Year®
Air Force Veteran

Vetrepreneur Partners

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