Virginia Small Business Veteran of the Year Award
Program Overview
With the large presence of military; including both active and retired veterans located throughout Virginia, the Virginia Small Business Development Centers (VSBDC) has placed a special emphasis on acknowledging veteran owned businesses.
The VSBDC created the Small Business Veteran of the Year Award to recognize the accomplishments of this special group of Virginia entrepreneurs that have given their time and dedication to not only their business, but to their community and country.
About the Virginia SBDC
The Virginia Small Business Development Center’s mission is to contribute to the development of Virginia’s economy by providing no cost technical business assistance to small and medium sized businesses located in Virginia. With centers located throughout Virginia, a local SBDC is nearby to assist business owners. To find a center near you, visit www.virginiasbdc.org.
About the Award
Each Virginia SBDC location presents a local award each year. Each location has established a deadline for nominations along with when and where the award will be presented.
Each local award winner will go on to compete for the Virginia Small Business Veteran of the Year award which is announced annually in March. The state winner will receive a plaque from the VSBDC and will have their name inscribed on an urn permanently displayed at the Virginia War Memorial in Richmond, Virginia.
For more information on the Virginia War Memorial
Urn displayed at the Virginia War
Memorial for the state winner.
Perry C. Casto, Jr. - 2010 State Winner
In photo - L to R
Virginia State Delegate Scott Lingamfelter
Perry C. Casto Jr. - 2010 Winner
Jody Keenan - Director Virginia SBDC
David Reardon - Culpepper SBDC
2002 state award winner Nathan Tanner
Virginia War Memorial in Richmond, Virginia
