UED 2026 Award Categories
To help us celebrate the 43rd Annual San Antonio UED Awards
Guidelines
- Narratives should be thorough but concise
- Do not include promotional materials, annual reports, or photographs
- Winners will provide a high-resolution photo within 5 days of notification.
Eligibility & Requirements
- Business : Must be Socially and/or Economically disadvantaged.
- Eligible Nominees Include (but are not limited to): Business Owners, Executives, Nonprofits, for-profit firms, Universities/Colleges, and Government Representatives.
- Past winners (2020–2025) are not eligible.
UED Week Champion Awards are open to all qualified nominees regardless of ethnicity.
UED 2026 Award Nominations
Applications
Award nomination applications are available online at www.UEDweek.org
. Submissions will be accepted by the Consortium partners, and stakeholders.
Who Can Nominate
- Individuals or organizations (may submit for multiple categories)
- Self-nominations permitted
Award Categories
Advanced Manufacturing Firm of the Year
Presented to a high-performing firm that has achieved success in employing innovative technology, creating high quality manufacturing jobs, and significant market share increases.
Construction Firm of the Year
Presented to a high-performing firm that has achieved success in private or public sector projects and has shown revenue and job growth over a sustained two (2) year minimum time.
Entrepreneur of the Year
Presented to a business owner who has shown the skills necessary to start, and grow a successful business venture.
Technology Solutions Firm of the Year
Presented to a high-performing firm that has achieved notable success employing innovative techniques, and ideas that promote greater efficiency and productivity.
Veteran Firm of the Year
Presented to a Veteran-Owned or Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned firm’ that has achieved outstanding success in increased revenue, job growth, sustainability, market share, and customer satisfaction.
Health Care Firm of the Year
Presented to a high-performing firm that has achieved notable success, by improving healthcare delivery, and quality through innovation.
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CHAMPIONS
Distinguished Business Advocate Award
Presented to an individual or organization proving outstanding commitment, and leadership to the business community.
Outstanding Corporate Citizenship Award of the Year
The Outstanding Corporate Citizenship Award recognizes a business that demonstrates exceptional leadership through community involvement, employee development, and social responsibility. This award honors an organization that not only achieves business success, but also makes a meaningful impact by investing in its employees, supporting community initiatives, and leading with integrity, service, and purpose.