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Sponsor the Veteran of the Year® Awards in Your Region
Why Become a Sponsor
The Veteran of the Year® program allows all Americans a way to express their gratitude towards veterans in a meaningful way. We celebrate heroes who are nominated by local communities and voted on nationally.
By sponsoring the Veteran of the Year® program, you endear your company to your local customer base by aligning with a storied and vetted program that honors our nation’s heroes.
Award recipients will be celebrated in the Military Friendly® States Guide edition of G.I. Jobs magazine in June.
James Bendel of Crazy Horse Coffee is presented the 2023 Pittsburgh Vetrepreneur of the Year® award.
What’s in it for Your Company?
Nomination Landing Page
Title, gold and silver sponsors are displayed on landing pages to nominate and vote along with a link back to your website which drives awareness for your brand. Those pages live on indefinitely as prior year winners are listed on our website.
Print and Digital G.I. Jobs magazine
Your sponsorship will be viewed in the print and digital issue of the 2023 Military Friendly® States Guide. Over 50,000 magazines printed and digital circulation of 50,000 page views per month. Posts to social media audience of 300,000+. All magazines are promoted in our emails to our continuously growing audience.
Supporting the Military Veteran Community
Your company will be shown supporting a risk-free group. The bi-partisan support for our military community is widespread and unified.
Sponsor the 2023 Veteran of the Year® Awards in your Region
Sponsorship Reservation Deadline: Friday, 3/3/23
Learn more about how you can showcase your company’s support for its local veterans by sponsoring the Veteran of the Year® awards in your region. Awards include the 2023 Vetrepreneur of the Year®, 2023 Veteran of the Year®, 2023 Franchise of the Year®, and 2023 Restaurant of the Year®. Just fill out the form and one of our team members will follow up with you shortly.
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Some of the many past Veteran and Vetrepreneur of the Year® winners.
Hear From Some of Our Past Winners
“My experience in the Navy was very formative to me as a leader, business person and entrepreneur. There is no other educational institute, job training program or experience that can come close to what the military has to offer for young men and women. Being the Pittsburgh Vetrepreneur of the Year is the highest honor I can receive as an entrepreneur, as it was the military that gave me the confidence, and tools and education to be a successful entrepreneur.”
Joe Calloway, RE360
2021 Pittsburgh Vetrepreneur of the Year®
Navy Veteran
“I appreciate the opportunity to be recognized as Pittsburgh Vetrepreneur of the year 2023 and honored to be featured in G.I. Jobs April issue as the winner! Most of all I’d like to thank my ‘Fully Caffeinated’ supporters and ‘Caffeine Dealers.’ Without their vote of confidence in all that we do @crazyhorsecoffee my actions, efforts, and dedication to “@Help.Hard” could not be what it is. Telling my story through entrepreneurship and philanthropy is how I manage to continue to challenge myself, stay positive, contribute to my community and provide for my family.”
James Bendel, Crazy Horse Coffee
2023 Pittsburgh Vetrepreneur of the Year®
Army Veteran
“I am honored to receive this award on behalf of all of us that serve our nation’s veterans. It is a privilege to be the voice of those in the veteran community, no matter the need. In my role at Guardian Angels Medical Service Dogs, I am blessed to be part of a mission that truly saves lives. My work is not done, and as long as one veteran is in need, I will continue to serve.”
Chris Ann Phillips
2023 Pittsburgh Veteran of the Year®
Chief Administration Officer
Guardian Angels Medical Service Dogs
Marine Corps Veteran
