Partner in Excellence Award Nomination
SVA's Partner in Excellence Award celebrates corporate partners that exemplify leadership, innovation, and unwavering support for student veterans and the broader military-affiliated community.
Nomination Deadline Monday, November 9, 2026
Honoring Corporate Partners that Champion Student Veterans
Corporate partners are essential to advancing Student Veterans of America’s (SVA) mission to empower student veterans to succeed in higher education and beyond. Through collaboration, innovation, and shared purpose, these partners expand SVA’s impact and help create pathways for veterans to excel as scholars, leaders, and professionals.
The Partner in Excellence Award recognizes a corporate partner that has gone above and beyond in championing student veterans, military-affiliated students, and their families. This award honors an organization that has meaningfully integrated SVA’s mission into its own work and demonstrated a genuine commitment to creating a culture that values and supports those who have served.
Award Details
- Awards will be presented in January 2027, recognizing work and accomplishments taking place during the 2026 calendar year.
- All finalists are expected to attend the 19th Annual SVA National Conference (NatCon), taking place January 4-6, 2027, in Grapevine, TX.
Nomination Information
Nominations are open to organizations that have demonstrated measurable impact in advancing educational, career, and community outcomes for student veterans. Examples may include:
- Creating or expanding veteran hiring and internship programs
- Supporting SVA chapters or leadership development initiatives
- Promoting inclusive policies for veterans and military-affiliated employees
- Providing scholarships, mentorship, or career development opportunities
All nominations must include a description of the partner’s contributions, measurable outcomes, and a statement on how the organization embodies Student Veterans of America’s mission and values.
Submit a Nomination
Help us recognize outstanding corporate partners making a difference in the lives of student veterans. Complete the nomination form below to share their story.
Nomination deadline is Monday, November 17, 2025
How You Can Help
Be part of the solution and help empower student veterans.