The 23rd Annual Success Awards recognizes businesses and individuals who have excelled over the past year and acknowledges their hard work and dedication as the best in the Vail Valley. These businesses and individuals play a significant role in driving the Vail Valley’s business community and economic growth.

Nominations are officially open for 2026! Submit your nominations here.

Who can submit nominations? You can! Toot your own horn or someone else’s. If you or your favorite business or individual have excelled over the past year, we want to hear about it. Submit a nomination (or ten) today. All nominees will be contacted to fill out a one-page application in the categories they are nominated under. 

The Selection Committee, comprised of last year’s award winners, narrows the field to 3 finalists and a winner in each category including: Business of the Year, Small Business of the Year, Nonprofit of the Year, Small Nonprofit of the Year, Best Place to Work, Community Impact Award – Individual, Community Impact Award – Organization, Young Professional of the Year, Excellence in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and Innovation in the Public Sector.

*Please note: businesses and nonprofits who won an award in 2025 are not eligible to apply for 2026.

Additionally, a Member of the Year and Chairman’s Award are selected by VVP staff and board.

Save the Date for the 23rd Annual Success Awards Ceremony and join us as we honor the winners and finalists on Thursday, May 14th, at the EagleVail Pavilion!