Each year CalVet honors two individuals and/or companies for entrepreneurship excellence. One John K. Lopez Award is given for Business Excellence as a leader in the veteran community and an advocate of the DVBE program. The other award is for Individual Excellence for business development and a commitment to hiring qualified veterans/disabled veterans.
John K. Lopez Award recipients demonstrate leadership in the veteran community as an advocate for the DVBE program, participation in community programs that provide other DVBEs with opportunities in subcontracting and business development, and a commitment to hiring veterans. The award ceremony will be held virtually on April 9th.
Completed nominations must be received via email (DVBE@calvet.ca.gov) no later than January 31, 2024.
If you have any questions, please contact the CalVet DVBE unit at DVBE@calvet.ca.gov.
Download the form here=> John K. Lopez Award 2023 nomination