In November 2015, Valerie Ellis Lavin was honored with the Hero at Work Award by the Tampa Bay Business Journal, recognizing her community impact and leadership during the transition from a 21-year U.S. Army career to veteran entrepreneurship and advocacy.
In March 2014, retired U.S. Army First Sergeant Valerie Ellis Lavin was named Army Noncommissioned Officer of the Year by the Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce, recognizing her outstanding leadership and service during a distinguished 21-year military career.
“Any kind of exposure to the entrepreneurial mindset is going to aid that veteran,” Lavin shared in the feature, emphasizing the importance of equipping veterans with the tools to succeed beyond their service.