The Veteran-Owned Small Business of the Year is a business with at least a 51% ownership share held by a military veteran with a minimum of a “general discharge,” active-duty service member eligible for the military’s Transition Assistance Program, reservists and National Guard members.
Additionally, the nominated party must have proof of service (DD214, NGB-22, or other official proof of service must be submitted before award can be presented). The applicant for this award must also be the highest-ranking officer of the company.
The deadline to nominate is March 14, at 11:59 p.m.
To be considered, the company must meet the following for the year ending 2021:
- Staying power, a history as an established business
- Demonstrate stable number of employees
- Provide employment opportunities for members of the military community
- Demonstrated potential necessary for long-term business success and growth
- Have a positive company culture where employees are valued
- Community engagement, including contributions and volunteerism to aid community-oriented projects
- Voluntary efforts to support veterans directly or issues affecting veterans, including veteran-owned businesses, families of Veterans within the community
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