The General Sam Houston Award of Excellence is presented to company or organization who have demonstrated:

•  Demonstrated exceptional leadership
•  Dedication
•  Resilience in advancing the mission of the HRVCC Organization.

The Veteran Owners Excellence Award is presented to Company who have demonstrated:

• Veteran business owners who have transitioned from entrepreneurship to playing pivotal roles
• Veterans who continue to make significant contributions to the business community through their leadership, innovation, dedication, and commitment to sustainability
• Business must be 51% veteran owned or greater - For Profit Businesses Only
  

The Veteran Business Entrepreneur Award is presented to company who have demonstrated:

•  Exceptional entrepreneurial spirit, innovation, and success
•  Outstanding personal growth, adaptation, leadership and dedication
•  Business must be 51% veteran owned or greater - For Profit Businesses Only

The Veteran Innovation Business Award is presented to company who have demonstrated:

• Exceptional creativity and ingenuity in its operations, products, or services
• Innovative spirit of veteran entrepreneurs groundbreaking ideas and solutions, significantly impacting their industry and community
• Business must be 51% veteran owned or greater -For Profit Businesses Only
  

The Veteran Owned Fastest Growing Business Award is presented to company who have demonstrated:

• Veteran-owned business that has demonstrated exceptional growth and success over the past year
  
• Entrepreneurial spirit, dedication, and resilience of veteran business owners who have achieved significant year-over-year growth (from 2022 to 2023)
• Business must be 51% veteran owned or greater - For Profit Businesses Only
  

The Champion of Veteran Owned Businesses Award is presented to individual or Organizations who have demonstrated:

•   Demonstrated exceptional support and advocacy 
•   Empower, promote, and collaborate with veteran entrepreneurs
•   Deep commitment to the values and contributions of our nation’s veterans

The Veteran Community Businesses Impact Award is presented to individuals or company who have demonstrated:

•  Outstanding dedication 
•  Improving the veteran business ecosystem 
•  Supporting veteran entrepreneurs

The Veteran Outstanding Employer Award is presented to company who have demonstrated:

• Exceptional commitment to hiring, supporting, and empowering veterans
• Employers who go above and beyond to create a veteran-friendly environment
• Providing opportunities for career growth, development, and success