NVSBC Receives Commitment to Veterans Excellence Award

The National Veteran Small Business Coalition (NVSBC) has been awarded the 2025 Lou Lowenkron Commitment to Veterans Excellence Award by the Dixon Center for Military and Veterans Services, recognizing NVSBC’s national leadership and sustained impact in supporting veteran entrepreneurs and their families.

The award was presented during the Dixon Center’s annual Center for Military and Veterans Services Holiday Reception and Awards Ceremony, held at Civic Hall in New York City and attended by more than 100 guests, veterans, and community leaders. The honor was accepted on behalf of NVSBC by Scott Jensen, CEO of NVSBC and a retired United States Marine Corps Colonel.

Named in honor of Lou Lowenkron, a U.S. Army veteran, philanthropist, and business leader, the Commitment to Veterans Excellence Award recognizes individuals and organizations that demonstrate outstanding support for veterans through education, certification, licensing, training, and professional development. Past recipients include City Colleges of Chicago, No Greater Sacrifice, FourBlock Foundation, and Freddie Mac.

“NVSBC’s work reflects the spirit of this award,” said Lou Lowenkron upon notification of the honor. “The greatest impact is measured in lives touched, not titles earned.”

Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Washington, D.C., NVSBC is a nationally recognized nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering veteran-owned small businesses to succeed in the federal marketplace. Through a comprehensive approach that combines training, networking, and advocacy, NVSBC ensures veteran entrepreneurs are procurement-ready and positioned to start, operate, sustain, and grow strong businesses that serve federal agencies and government contractors.

“This recognition from the Dixon Center is a powerful affirmation of NVSBC’s mission,” said Scott Jensen. “Our focus has always been on ensuring veteran entrepreneurs have the tools, access, and advocacy they need to compete and win in the federal market. We are honored to carry forward Lou Lowenkron’s legacy of service and excellence.”

NVSBC’s core programs include targeted training and mentorship initiatives such as Free Business Development Consulting, Virtual Training, a Mentor-Fellowship Program, regional engagement events connecting veteran-owned businesses with decision-makers, and the nationally recognized, annual VETS Conference. In addition, NVSBC serves as a leading advocate for Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSBs) and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs), engaging Congress and federal agencies and filing amicus briefs to protect and expand opportunities for veterans in federal contracting.

The Dixon Center for Military and Veterans Services works nationwide to improve the lives of veterans and military families by connecting communities, institutions, and resources to create sustainable pathways to opportunity. In presenting this award, the Center recognized NVSBC as a vital partner in strengthening the veteran business community and expanding economic opportunity for those who have served.