2024 Award Winners

We are thrilled to announce the winners of the "National Invest In Veterans Week® Best of" Awards for 2024. These awards recognize individuals and organizations that have demonstrated exceptional leadership, innovation, and impact in supporting veterans' issues and needs. #InvestInVeteransWeek2024

Jeff Shuford Empowerment Through Advocacy Award

Aaron Jones Green Bay Packers

This award recognizes an advocacy resource that has empowered veterans through impact, training, and other support services, helping them transition into civilian life and achieve their goals. Presented by Iraq War veteran, nationally syndicated business & technology columnist and NIVW co-founder Jeff Shuford.

Champion of Veterans Entrepreneurship Award

Montana Government

This award recognizes supporters or legislators who have championed veteran entrepreneurship by advocating for policies and initiatives that promote veteran small business ownership and economic empowerment.

Trailblazer in Veteran Hiring Award

Banks County Sheriff's Office

This award recognizes an individual or organization that has made significant strides in raising awareness about the issues affecting veteran employment while providing resources to help them manage, inspiring others to follow in their footsteps.

Veterans in Business Excellence Award

Health20

This award recognizes a veteran-owned business that has demonstrated outstanding success, innovation, and impact in their industry, inspiring and empowering other veterans to pursue entrepreneurship.

Social Impact Action of the Week Award

Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer

This award recognizes an organization or supporter that has made a significant social impact through its actions, programs, or initiatives, creating positive change in the veteran business community and beyond.

Social Media Influencer of the Week Award

Peterson & Schriever Space Force Base

This award recognizes a company or brand that has developed dynamic social media content to advocate for and promote the well-being and success of veterans, inspiring and empowering others to follow their lead.

Veteran Advocate of the Week Award

Soldier For Life

This award recognizes a longtime National Invest In Veterans Week supporter or legislator who has been a consistent and effective advocate for veterans' issues and needs, making a significant impact on improving the lives of veterans and their families.

We congratulate all of our award winners for their outstanding contributions towards supporting and empowering the veteran community, and we thank them for their service and dedication in 2024 and beyond.

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