Period 1 (August 2024 - October 2024)
Cutoff for the period is October 31, 2024
Maximum Points for the Period = 5Â
List of Round 1 distinguished firms to be published mid-November 2024
- Submit the Business Registration Form.
- Submit the elevator pitch through the Competitions Manager
- Submit the firm’s social media handle to the firm directory in Marketplace Tools
- Submit and receive approval of loan application and angel investors through the Small Business Loan or Equity Investment applications
- Submit a lease agreement to the Lease Agreement Form signed by a school administrator
Period 2 (November 2024 - December 2024)
Cutoff for the period is December 31, 2024
Maximum Points for the Period = 15
List of Round 2 distinguished firms to be published mid-January 2025
- Register for an online trade show or live trade show on Marketplace Tools
- Submit the company branding kit through the Competitions Manager
- Submit an Executive Summary through the Competitions Manager
- Submit payroll to employees through the Firm Bank Account
- Submit payment to VE Realty (Account #630907080) through the Firm Bank Account or notify RD of rent payment to a VE firm
- Submit payment to VE Utilities (Account #630907072) through the Firm Bank Account or notify RD of utilities payment to a VE firm
- Student purchase product/service from another firm through their Personal Student Bank Account
- Submit screenshot of QuickBooks bank account setup to the QBO Account Setup Form
- Submit the 941 Withholding Payroll Tax Form
- Submit 941 Remittance payment to VE Payroll Tax (Account #630907102) through the Firm Bank Account
- Submit to the Risk Management Plan Submission Form
- Submit to the Corporate Social Responsibility Policy Form
- Purchase merchandise order on the Wholesale Marketplace and submit payment to VE Wholesale Marketplace (Account #630907145) through the Firm Bank Account
- Submit insurance payment to VE Business Insurance (Account #630907153) or VE Workers Compensation (Account #630907153) through the Firm Bank Account or notify RD of insurance payment to a VE firm
- Submit a screenshot your #veinternational post on social media with the signature of the facilitator to the VE International Evidence Form
Period 3 (January 2025 - February 2025)
Cutoff for the period is February 28, 2025
Maximum Points for the Period = 16
List of Round 3 distinguished firms to be published mid-March 2025
- Participated in at least one trade show (Regional or National in Jan/Feb)
- Submitted the Board of Directors Quarterly Report for Q3 (from Nov to Jan)
- Participated in a local or regional qualifying round of the Business Plan Competition
- Participated in a local or regional round of the FIN, HR, or MRK competitions
- Participated in the National E-Commerce Website Competition
- Participated in the National Video Commercial Competition
- Processed at least one Payroll (Jan/Feb)
- Processed at least one Rent payment (Jan/Feb)
- Processed at least one Utilities payment (Jan/Feb)
- Proof of sales made by the firm to individuals or other VE businesses
- Evidence of student transactions (purchases made from student accounts in Jan/Feb with 80% of the students making at least one transaction)
- Submitted the 941 Withholding Payroll Tax Form (Jan/Feb)
- Processed the 941 Remittance payment (Jan/Feb)
- Submitted the Sales Tax Form (Jan/Feb)
- Submitted the Sales Tax Payment (Jan/Feb)
- Evidence of firm website creation on Marketplace Tools
Period 4 (March 2025 - April 2025)
Cutoff for the period is April 30, 2025
Maximum Points for the Period = 18
List of Excellence firms (Gold, Silver, and Bronze circles) to be published mid-May 2025
- Participated in at least one trade show (Regional or National in Mar/Apr)
- Submitted a written business plan*
- Qualified for the National Business Plan Competition (NBPC)
- Received Top 20 Recognition for the NBPC
- Qualified for the National Marketing Competition
- Qualified for the National Human Resources Competition
- Qualified for the National Finance Competition
- Processed at least one Payroll (Mar/Apr)
- Processed at least one Rent payment (Mar/Apr)
- Processed at least one Utilities payment (Mar/Apr)
- Proof of sales made by the firm to individuals or other VE businesses
- Evidence of student transactions (purchases made in Mar/Apr with 80% of the students making at least one transaction)
Submitted the 941 Withholding Payroll Tax Form (Mar/Apr) - Processed the 941 Remittance payment (Mar/Apr)
- Submitted the Sales Tax Form (Mar/Apr)
- Submitted the Sales Tax Payment (Mar/Apr)
- Used TurboTax to file 1040 Income Tax Form
- Completed at least one international transaction (incoming only)
Period 5 (May 2025)
Cutoff for the period is May 31, 2025
Maximum Points for the Period = 6
Final list of Excellence firms (Gold, Silver, and Bronze circles) to be published mid-June 2025
- Submitted a completed Annual Report*
- Submitted the 1120 Corporate Tax Form
- Participated in the National Company Newsletter Competition
- Submitted End of Year Survey
- Created an Additional Student Bank Account (at least 50% of the class)
Bonus Points (August 2024 - May 2025)
Points may be submitted from August 2024 – May 2025 but may not be reflected until May 2025. Cutoff for bonus points is May 31, 2025.
Maximum Bonus Points = 3
Final list of Excellence firms (Gold, Silver, and Bronze circles) to be published mid-June 2025
- Evidence of a mentor in the classroom (live or video)
- Hosted an event (fundraising, mini trade show, showcase, etc.)
- Completed Pre and Post Survey Averages
Circles of Excellence Period 4 Results
Updated May 9, 2025
| School Name | Firm | Region | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germantown Friends School | EverX | Mid-Atlantic | Gold |
| Centennial High School | Mirova | West | Gold |
| Smithtown HS East | AthLyte | New York State | Gold |
| Neuqua Valley High School | Catalyst | Midwest | Gold |
| HERRICKS HIGH SCHOOL | Meal Crunch | New York State | Gold |
| Westhampton Beach High School | PuraVie | New York State | Gold |
| Neuqua Valley High School | Summit Stix | Midwest | Gold |
| Brooklyn Technical High School | Vistix | NYC | Gold |
| Montville Township High School | Burst Stripz | Mid-Atlantic | Gold |
| Oceanside High School | Captain Cupcake | New York State | Gold |
| Brooklyn Technical High School | Evy | NYC | Gold |
| Geneva High School | Geek Bikes | Midwest | Gold |
| Brooklyn Technical High School | Oui Chef! | NYC | Gold |
| Syosset High School | QuickCourt | New York State | Gold |
| Timothy Christian High School | REMedy | Midwest | Gold |
| Manhasset Secondary School | Allergy Armour | New York State | Gold |
| Smithtown HS East | AquaTrak | New York State | Gold |
| Rocky Point High School | Atmosferë | New York State | Gold |
| HERRICKS HIGH SCHOOL | Charming | New York State | Gold |
| William Cullen Bryant HS | Dynamic 5oles | NYC | Gold |
| Crystal Lake South High School | EasyLife | Midwest | Gold |
| Oceanside High School | Flashpoint Energy | New York State | Gold |
| South Granville High School | Nature's Nurture | South | Gold |
| JOHN F KENNEDY HIGH SCHOOL | Propify | New York State | Gold |
| Syosset High School | Puri5 | New York State | Gold |
| Riverside High School | RallyTime Tailgates | South | Gold |
| John Jay Senior High School | SmartSpace | New York State | Gold |
| LYNBROOK SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL | Snooze | New York State | Gold |
| Edward R. Murrow High School | Vitopia Incorporated | NYC | Gold |
| Morris County School of Technology | Eclipse | Mid-Atlantic | Silver |
| HERRICKS HIGH SCHOOL | Evró | New York State | Silver |
| VR Eaton High School | FUZE IN | South | Silver |
| JEFFERSON HIGH SCHOOL | LingoTech | South | Silver |
| Malverne High School | MyGrowth | New York State | Silver |
| Port Richmond High School | NYC PIZZA | NYC | Silver |
| Rocky Point High School | Preventify | New York State | Silver |
| Loretto High School | The Animal Kingdom, Inc. | South | Silver |
| Midwood High School | Triumph | NYC | Silver |
| Stoney Creek High School | Adastra | Midwest | Silver |
| VR Eaton High School | CRE8 | South | Silver |
| Syosset High School | Cube Co. | New York State | Silver |
| Fort Hamilton High School | CultureCrave | NYC | Silver |
| SOUTHOLD JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL | Eligo | New York State | Silver |
| Ann Arbor Skyline High School | Financial U | Midwest | Silver |
| Carlsbad High School | Lumina AI Learning | West | Silver |
| Whippany Park High School | Nuclear Energy | Mid-Atlantic | Silver |
| Neuqua Valley High School | Spectrum | Midwest | Silver |
| Roy C. Ketcham High School | Voltique | New York State | Silver |
| Yeshivah of Flatbush Joel Braverman High School | Comfort Kupp | NYC | Silver |
| Academy of Finance and Enterprise | EASE | NYC | Silver |
| Bakersfield High | HarvestSPF | West | Silver |
| SEWANHAKA HIGH SCHOOL | SleepEasy | New York State | Silver |
| Blackman High School | Brace | South | Silver |
| Cinco Ranch High School | Cooked Inc. | South | Silver |
| COMSEWOGUE HIGH SCHOOL | Dorm Reform | New York State | Silver |
| Stephen T. Mather Building Arts & Craftmanship HS | Eco-Scapers | NYC | Silver |
| Blackman High School | Essence | South | Silver |
| Academy of Finance and Enterprise | Eventure | NYC | Silver |
| Lincoln Technical Academy | Financial Flow | West | Silver |
| Legacy Magnet Academy | Green Ivy | West | Silver |
| Edward R. Murrow High School | Huddled Inc. | NYC | Silver |
| William Cullen Bryant HS | Neutrium | NYC | Silver |
| Midwood High School | Origins Odyssey | NYC | Silver |
| Cesar E. Chavez High School | Pure Purpose Apparel | West | Silver |
| High School of Fashion Industries | REVE & Co | NYC | Silver |
| Nassau BOCES Iris Wolfson High School | Soothing Stuffies | New York State | Silver |
| VR Eaton High School | Spark Revival Strips | South | Silver |
| PITTSFORD-MENDON HIGH SCHOOL | Timeless Treasures | New York State | Silver |
| New Dorp High School | Aurabove | NYC | Silver |
| VR Eaton High School | Blink | South | Silver |
| Bearden High School | buffR | South | Silver |
| Center for Community Adjustment (CCA) | Dine & Dash | New York State | Silver |
| Montville Township High School | E-scentials | Mid-Atlantic | Silver |
| PITTSFORD-MENDON HIGH SCHOOL | Eventure Box | New York State | Silver |
| South Pasadena Senior High | Fable | West | Silver |
| Waubonsie Valley High School | FanFuel | Midwest | Silver |
| Abraham Lincoln High School | JobLinc | NYC | Silver |
| Rochester Adams High School | Levatio | Midwest | Silver |
| Syosset High School | The Project | New York State | Silver |
| High School for Arts and Business | Alter Eco | NYC | Bronze |
| Coral Springs Charter School | Bamboo Breeze | South | Bronze |
| Legacy Magnet Academy | Flourish | West | Bronze |
| PITTSFORD-MENDON HIGH SCHOOL | Global Grub | New York State | Bronze |
| PAUL D SCHREIBER SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL | Knocked Out | New York State | Bronze |
| WEST ISLIP SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL | Mix n' Munch | New York State | Bronze |
| Carlsbad High School | Outside Today | West | Bronze |
| Plainview-Old Bethpage JFK HS | Pawfection | New York State | Bronze |
| Beech High School | ReKicks | South | Bronze |
| Metea Valley High School | Scentsation | Midwest | Bronze |
| Plainview-Old Bethpage JFK HS | Slumber Scents | New York State | Bronze |
| Northport High School | Sunnyside | New York State | Bronze |
| CARLE PLACE MIDDLE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL | The Sole Purpose | New York State | Bronze |
| Bakersfield High | Thrive | West | Bronze |
| Ann Arbor Skyline High School | VersaShave | Midwest | Bronze |
| Alpena High School | 45North | Midwest | Bronze |
| Greer High School | Cora | South | Bronze |
| Homestead High | Dynamis Inc. | West | Bronze |
| PITTSFORD SUTHERLAND HIGH SCHOOL | EasyEats | New York State | Bronze |
| Bearden High School | Link2Lift | South | Bronze |
| BABYLON JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL | My Morning Mix | New York State | Bronze |
| BABYLON JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL | Nurture Nest | New York State | Bronze |
| WEST ISLIP SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL | Pop Shop | New York State | Bronze |
| LYNBROOK SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL | Revive | New York State | Bronze |
| Jule F Sumner High School | Scholarly Solutions Inc. | South | Bronze |
| Marengo High School | Skyline | Midwest | Bronze |
| Thousand Oaks High | Sports Reach | West | Bronze |
| Northside School of Innovation Technology and Entrepreneurship | Tasky | South | Bronze |
| Legacy Magnet Academy | VitaPearls | West | Bronze |
| Homestead High | Align | West | Bronze |
| HUNTINGTON HIGH SCHOOL | Flo-Pro | New York State | Bronze |
| New Dorp High School | GroVE | NYC | Bronze |
| SMITHTOWN HIGH SCHOOL-WEST | Kahuna | New York State | Bronze |
| PATCHOGUE-MEDFORD HIGH SCHOOL | KevinAI | New York State | Bronze |
| W TRESPER CLARKE HIGH SCHOOL | Lucky Landings | New York State | Bronze |
| H. Frank Carey High School | Neptune Swim | New York State | Bronze |
| Rochester High School | Noore | Midwest | Bronze |
| COMSEWOGUE HIGH SCHOOL | PickleTek | New York State | Bronze |
| COMSEWOGUE HIGH SCHOOL | ProtectU | New York State | Bronze |
| HUNTINGTON HIGH SCHOOL | Raydiance | New York State | Bronze |
| COMSEWOGUE HIGH SCHOOL | ReLeaf | New York State | Bronze |
| Innovation Education Management | Rent-A-Grandma | West | Bronze |
| PITTSFORD SUTHERLAND HIGH SCHOOL | RoomMate | New York State | Bronze |
| Coral Springs Charter School | Snooze Snacks | South | Bronze |
| Legacy Magnet Academy | Snugology | West | Bronze |
| Wakefield High School | SpectatorX | South | Bronze |
| Greenport High School | AuraSleep | New York State | Bronze |
| Irvine High School | BristleLite | West | Bronze |
| SANFORD H CALHOUN HIGH SCHOOL | Daily Reflections | New York State | Bronze |
| Mount St. Mary Academy | Fresh Start Fitness & Co. | New York State | Bronze |
| Westminster High School | Kit Kare | West | Bronze |
| East Hampton High School | Liquadapt | New York State | Bronze |
| Westminster High School | Lumist Skin | West | Bronze |
| Minnetonka High School | Minne-Sorta Nice | Midwest | Bronze |
| Legacy Magnet Academy | Mirrim | West | Bronze |
| Metea Valley High School | Pickle & Paddle Co. | Midwest | Bronze |
| Elmwood Park High School | Reyah Reflection | Midwest | Bronze |
| FORT LAUDERDALE HIGH SCHOOL | ShoEssentials | South | Bronze |
| North Shore High School | VitalBite | New York State | Bronze |
| Neuqua Valley High School | Apex Comfort | Midwest | Bronze |
| Syosset High School | BAM | New York State | Bronze |
| Karns High School | Cozy Candles | South | Bronze |
| Mount St. Mary Academy | Fly By Fashion | New York State | Bronze |
| San Juan Hills High School | Fruition Leather | West | Bronze |
| West Aurora High School | KaseBase | Midwest | Bronze |
| W TRESPER CLARKE HIGH SCHOOL | Rapid Refresh | New York State | Bronze |
| Cinco Ranch High School | Salvage | South | Bronze |
| SAYVILLE HIGH SCHOOL | Shore2Shore | New York State | Bronze |
| PATCHOGUE-MEDFORD HIGH SCHOOL | Style Swipe | New York State | Bronze |
| Thousand Oaks High | Tuf Wax | West | Bronze |
| St Charles East High School | Xtreme Comfort, Inc. | Midwest | Bronze |
| COOPER CITY HIGH SCHOOL | 24/7 Find | South | Bronze |
| West Hempstead Secondary School | Activ8 | New York State | Bronze |
| COLD SPRING HARBOR HIGH SCHOOL | Active Edge Inc. | New York State | Bronze |
| HERRICKS HIGH SCHOOL | BODO Boards | New York State | Bronze |
| Harry S Truman High School | BrightPath Insurance | NYC | Bronze |
| Stockdale High | BullBlue Denim | West | Bronze |
| PITTSFORD SUTHERLAND HIGH SCHOOL | CozyUp | New York State | Bronze |
| JOHN F KENNEDY HIGH SCHOOL | CRBN | New York State | Bronze |
| Manhattan Business Academy | Echo Wave Production | NYC | Bronze |
| Granville Central High School | Green $cape | South | Bronze |
| Bridgehampton UFSD | ICE-O-WRAP | New York State | Bronze |
| Waubonsie Valley High School | StageBound | Midwest | Bronze |
| Farragut High School | State of Mind | South | Bronze |
| EASTPORT-SOUTH MANOR JUNIOR SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL | Tailored 4 Tails | New York State | Bronze |
| Lawrence High School | Tornado Watch | New York State | Bronze |
| Irvine High School | Ambēco Wear | West | Bronze |
| West Hempstead Secondary School | At Your Service | New York State | Bronze |
| Fountain Valley High School | Baron Brew Cafe FVHS | West | Bronze |
| SAYVILLE HIGH SCHOOL | Crust and Crumble Bakery | New York State | Bronze |
| Stockdale High | DEC'D OUT | West | Bronze |
| Ridgeview High | DriveSmart | West | Bronze |
| WEST ISLIP SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL | Smart Chew | New York State | Bronze |
| St Charles East High School | Clever Contraptions | Midwest | Bronze |
| West Orange High School | Closet Oasis | Mid-Atlantic | Bronze |
| Montclair High | Heart Break Rage Room | West | Bronze |
| Archbishop Molloy High School | IKIGAI | NYC | Bronze |
| OYSTER BAY HIGH SCHOOL | NomadNest | New York State | Bronze |
| Berks Career & Technology Center | Sku-Wear | Mid-Atlantic | Bronze |
| Auburn High School | Auburn Essentials | Midwest | Bronze |
| Genesee Career Institute | Celestial | Midwest | Bronze |
| Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis High School | Guardian Insurance | NYC | Bronze |
| Berks Career & Technology Center | ImproveU | Mid-Atlantic | Bronze |
| Francis Lewis High School | MatchWear | NYC | Bronze |
| Michigan Great Lakes Virtual Academy | Now Trending | Midwest | Bronze |
| Lawrence County High School | Relinked | South | Bronze |
| Metea Valley High School | simXsports | Midwest | Bronze |
| COOPER CITY HIGH SCHOOL | Soterian | South | Bronze |
| North Orange County ROP at Western High School | TakeOff | West | Bronze |
| Millikan High School | FurSure | West | Bronze |
| Metea Valley High School | InkLab | Midwest | Bronze |
| Portola High School | Matcha Fusions | West | Bronze |
| Yucaipa High School | Ray of Totes | West | Bronze |
| SUSAN E WAGNER HIGH SCHOOL | Sweets on the Street | NYC | Bronze |
| FORT LAUDERDALE HIGH SCHOOL | To-A-Tee | South | Bronze |
| Ridgeview High | Unleashed | West | Bronze |
| ISLIP HIGH SCHOOL | Anillo | New York State | Bronze |
| JERICHO SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL | ClassNote.AI | New York State | Bronze |
| Flushing High School | Eco-Sports & Lifestyle | NYC | Bronze |
| Century High School | I Knead It! | West | Bronze |
| Francis Lewis High School | LuxDesigns | NYC | Bronze |
| Francis Lewis High School | Nüapps | NYC | Bronze |
| South High School | Pawsitive Pups | West | Bronze |
| Palisades Charter High | Solara | West | Bronze |