Casey Veatch along with Jennifer Montgomery of Loudoun Hunger Relief emceed the awards portion of the 31st Annual Small Business Gala, held at the National Conference Center on November 7, 2025. There were nearly 500 guests present.

Small Business of the Year: ECHO

Health & Wellness Business of the Year: Chunky Vegan

2025 People’s Choice: Dare Gift Boxes

GovCon Business of the Year: Data Storage Science, LLC

Nonprofit Organization of the Year: Echo

Exceptional Entrepreneur of the Year: Greg Armfield, TextP2P

Retail, Tourism, & Hospitality Business of the Year: Lost Barrel Brewing

Flex-Location Business of the Year: Maventri

Consumer Service Business of the Year: Orblynx Academy

Professional Service Business of the Year: Raheja Construction