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 5 Results
Updated June 11, 2025
| Firm | PF Code | School Name | Region | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summit Stix | US013489 | Neuqua Valley High School | Midwest | Gold |
| Catalyst | US012491 | Neuqua Valley High School | Midwest | Gold |
| Nature's Nurture | US016218 | South Granville High School | South | Gold |
| AthLyte | US016739 | Smithtown HS East | New York State | Gold |
| EverX | US014646 | Germantown Friends School | Mid-Atlantic | Gold |
| Allergy Armour | US016405 | Manhasset Secondary School | New York State | Gold |
| Snooze | US016710 | LYNBROOK SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL | New York State | Gold |
| PuraVie | US015668 | Westhampton Beach High School | New York State | Gold |
| Vistix | US016504 | Brooklyn Technical High School | NYC | Gold |
| SmartSpace | US016374 | John Jay Senior High School | New York State | Gold |
| Evy | US016503 | Brooklyn Technical High School | NYC | Gold |
| Oui Chef! | US016502 | Brooklyn Technical High School | NYC | Gold |
| SleepEasy | US016723 | SEWANHAKA HIGH SCHOOL | New York State | Gold |
| EasyLife | US014540 | Crystal Lake South High School | Midwest | Gold |
| Propify | US016525 | JOHN F KENNEDY HIGH SCHOOL | New York State | Gold |
| The Animal Kingdom, Inc. | US01125 | Loretto High School | South | Gold |
| CultureCrave | US016589 | Fort Hamilton High School | NYC | Gold |
| Captain Cupcake | US016467 | Oceanside High School | New York State | Gold |
| Mirova | US016399 | Centennial High School | West | Gold |
| Meal Crunch | US016006 | HERRICKS HIGH SCHOOL | New York State | Gold |
| EASE | US016450 | Academy of Finance and Enterprise | NYC | Gold |
| Soothing Stuffies | US016501 | Nassau BOCES Iris Wolfson High School | New York State | Gold |
| Adastra | US012581 | Stoney Creek High School | Midwest | Gold |
| Flashpoint Energy | US016468 | Oceanside High School | New York State | Gold |
| Geek Bikes | US016318 | Geneva High School | Midwest | Gold |
| Charming | US016005 | HERRICKS HIGH SCHOOL | New York State | Gold |
| RallyTime Tailgates | US016604 | Riverside High School | South | Gold |
| MyGrowth | US016014 | Malverne High School | New York State | Gold |
| Origins Odyssey | US016418 | Midwood High School | NYC | Gold |
| Voltique | US016821 | Roy C. Ketcham High School | New York State | Gold |
| Burst Stripz | US016268 | Montville Township High School | Mid-Atlantic | Gold |
| REMedy | US015132 | Timothy Christian High School | Midwest | Gold |
| Triumph | US016417 | Midwood High School | NYC | Gold |
| Eventure | US016451 | Academy of Finance and Enterprise | NYC | Silver |
| NYC PIZZA | US01OFF | Port Richmond High School | NYC | Silver |
| AquaTrak | US016738 | Smithtown HS East | New York State | Silver |
| Dynamic 5oles | US015573 | William Cullen Bryant HS | NYC | Silver |
| Vitopia Incorporated | US016733 | Edward R. Murrow High School | NYC | Silver |
| Eligo | US016413 | SOUTHOLD JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL | New York State | Silver |
| Levatio | US016236 | Rochester Adams High School | Midwest | Silver |
| CRE8 | US015979 | VR Eaton High School | South | Silver |
| QuickCourt | US016435 | Syosset High School | New York State | Silver |
| Preventify | US016551 | Rocky Point High School | New York State | Silver |
| Eclipse | US016643 | Morris County School of Technology | Mid-Atlantic | Silver |
| Evró | US016004 | HERRICKS HIGH SCHOOL | New York State | Silver |
| Financial U | US016393 | Ann Arbor Skyline High School | Midwest | Silver |
| Nuclear Energy | US016017 | Whippany Park High School | Mid-Atlantic | Silver |
| Puri5 | US016436 | Syosset High School | New York State | Silver |
| Lumina AI Learning | US016303 | Carlsbad High School | West | Silver |
| 45North | US015116 | Alpena High School | Midwest | Silver |
| Comfort Kupp | US016755 | Yeshivah of Flatbush Joel Braverman High School | NYC | Silver |
| Atmosferë | US016552 | Rocky Point High School | New York State | Silver |
| LingoTech | US016252 | JEFFERSON HIGH SCHOOL | South | Silver |
| Huddled Inc. | US016818 | Edward R. Murrow High School | NYC | Silver |
| Knocked Out | US011897 | PAUL D SCHREIBER SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL | New York State | Silver |
| FUZE IN | US015981 | VR Eaton High School | South | Silver |
| Cube Co. | US016437 | Syosset High School | New York State | Silver |
| Spectrum | US016035 | Neuqua Valley High School | Midwest | Silver |
| Eco-Scapers | US015386 | Stephen T. Mather Building Arts & Craftmanship HS | NYC | Silver |
| Alter Eco | US016250 | High School for Arts and Business | NYC | Silver |
| Pawfection | US016530 | Plainview-Old Bethpage JFK HS | New York State | Silver |
| Timeless Treasures | US016634 | PITTSFORD-MENDON HIGH SCHOOL | New York State | Silver |
| Financial Flow | US016664 | Lincoln Technical Academy | West | Silver |
| The Sole Purpose | US016567 | CARLE PLACE MIDDLE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL | New York State | Silver |
| HarvestSPF | US016190 | Bakersfield High | West | Silver |
| Neutrium | US016819 | William Cullen Bryant HS | NYC | Silver |
| Spark Revival Strips | US015980 | VR Eaton High School | South | Silver |
| FanFuel | US016031 | Waubonsie Valley High School | Midwest | Silver |
| Dine & Dash | US016210 | Center for Community Adjustment (CCA) | New York State | Silver |
| Outside Today | US016302 | Carlsbad High School | West | Silver |
| VersaShave | US016392 | Ann Arbor Skyline High School | Midwest | Silver |
| Skyline | US012462 | Marengo High School | Midwest | Silver |
| E-scentials | US016269 | Montville Township High School | Mid-Atlantic | Silver |
| Neptune Swim | US016379 | H. Frank Carey High School | New York State | Bronze |
| Revive | US015506 | LYNBROOK SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL | New York State | Bronze |
| Align | US016390 | Homestead High | West | Bronze |
| Brace | US016169 | Blackman High School | South | Bronze |
| Essence | US016170 | Blackman High School | South | Bronze |
| buffR | US016114 | Bearden High School | South | Bronze |
| JobLinc | US01295 | Abraham Lincoln High School | NYC | Bronze |
| Slumber Scents | US016524 | Plainview-Old Bethpage JFK HS | New York State | Bronze |
| Sunnyside | US016007 | Northport High School | New York State | Bronze |
| Dynamis Inc. | US016391 | Homestead High | West | Bronze |
| Cooked Inc. | US016095 | Cinco Ranch High School | South | Bronze |
| Dorm Reform | US016337 | COMSEWOGUE HIGH SCHOOL | New York State | Bronze |
| Green Ivy | US016314 | Legacy Magnet Academy | West | Bronze |
| REVE & Co | US015685 | High School of Fashion Industries | NYC | Bronze |
| Eventure Box | US016447 | PITTSFORD-MENDON HIGH SCHOOL | New York State | Bronze |
| The Project | US016433 | Syosset High School | New York State | Bronze |
| Global Grub | US016446 | PITTSFORD-MENDON HIGH SCHOOL | New York State | Bronze |
| Scentsation | US016749 | Metea Valley High School | Midwest | Bronze |
| SpectatorX | US016419 | Wakefield High School | South | Bronze |
| Pure Purpose Apparel | US016237 | Cesar E. Chavez High School | West | Bronze |
| Blink | US015982 | VR Eaton High School | South | Bronze |
| Fable | US016132 | South Pasadena Senior High | West | Bronze |
| Bamboo Breeze | US015364 | Coral Springs Charter School | South | Bronze |
| ReKicks | US016098 | Beech High School | South | Bronze |
| Cora | US015975 | Greer High School | South | Bronze |
| Scholarly Solutions Inc. | US016077 | Jule F Sumner High School | South | Bronze |
| Salvage | US016094 | Cinco Ranch High School | South | Bronze |
| Aurabove | US014869 | New Dorp High School | NYC | Bronze |
| Mix n' Munch | US016415 | WEST ISLIP SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL | New York State | Bronze |
| Thrive | US016191 | Bakersfield High | West | Bronze |
| EasyEats | US016694 | PITTSFORD SUTHERLAND HIGH SCHOOL | New York State | Bronze |
| Link2Lift | US016143 | Bearden High School | South | Bronze |
| AuraSleep | US016457 | Greenport High School | New York State | Bronze |
| Liquadapt | US016470 | East Hampton High School | New York State | Bronze |
| Flourish | US016315 | Legacy Magnet Academy | West | Bronze |
| My Morning Mix | US016600 | BABYLON JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL | New York State | Bronze |
| Nurture Nest | US016599 | BABYLON JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL | New York State | Bronze |
| Pop Shop | US016414 | WEST ISLIP SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL | New York State | Bronze |
| VitaPearls | US016295 | Legacy Magnet Academy | West | Bronze |
| Noore | US015162 | Rochester High School | Midwest | Bronze |
| RoomMate | US016692 | PITTSFORD SUTHERLAND HIGH SCHOOL | New York State | Bronze |
| Snooze Snacks | US016273 | Coral Springs Charter School | South | Bronze |
| Daily Reflections | US016411 | SANFORD H CALHOUN HIGH SCHOOL | New York State | Bronze |
| Minne-Sorta Nice | US014378 | Minnetonka High School | Midwest | Bronze |
| Reyah Reflection | US015965 | Elmwood Park High School | Midwest | Bronze |
| VitalBite | US015938 | North Shore High School | New York State | Bronze |
| Sports Reach | US016686 | Thousand Oaks High | West | Bronze |
| Tasky | US016752 | Northside School of Innovation Technology and Entrepreneurship | South | Bronze |
| Lumist Skin | US016375 | Westminster High School | West | Bronze |
| GroVE | US016721 | New Dorp High School | NYC | Bronze |
| Kahuna | US016770 | SMITHTOWN HIGH SCHOOL-WEST | New York State | Bronze |
| KevinAI | US016563 | PATCHOGUE-MEDFORD HIGH SCHOOL | New York State | Bronze |
| PickleTek | US016339 | COMSEWOGUE HIGH SCHOOL | New York State | Bronze |
| ProtectU | US016209 | COMSEWOGUE HIGH SCHOOL | New York State | Bronze |
| ReLeaf | US016338 | COMSEWOGUE HIGH SCHOOL | New York State | Bronze |
| Rent-A-Grandma | US016484 | Innovation Education Management | West | Bronze |
| BristleLite | US016334 | Irvine High School | West | Bronze |
| Pickle & Paddle Co. | US016054 | Metea Valley High School | Midwest | Bronze |
| BODO Boards | US016499 | HERRICKS HIGH SCHOOL | New York State | Bronze |
| ICE-O-WRAP | US016516 | Bridgehampton UFSD | New York State | Bronze |
| NomadNest | US015911 | OYSTER BAY HIGH SCHOOL | New York State | Bronze |
| Flo-Pro | US016428 | HUNTINGTON HIGH SCHOOL | New York State | Bronze |
| Lucky Landings | US016582 | W TRESPER CLARKE HIGH SCHOOL | New York State | Bronze |
| Raydiance | US016431 | HUNTINGTON HIGH SCHOOL | New York State | Bronze |
| Snugology | US016316 | Legacy Magnet Academy | West | Bronze |
| Kit Kare | US016376 | Westminster High School | West | Bronze |
| Mirrim | US016313 | Legacy Magnet Academy | West | Bronze |
| ShoEssentials | US016386 | FORT LAUDERDALE HIGH SCHOOL | South | Bronze |
| Apex Comfort | US015391 | Neuqua Valley High School | Midwest | Bronze |
| BAM | US016434 | Syosset High School | New York State | Bronze |
| 24/7 Find | US016301 | COOPER CITY HIGH SCHOOL | South | Bronze |
| Activ8 | US016760 | West Hempstead Secondary School | New York State | Bronze |
| Green $cape | US016032 | Granville Central High School | South | Bronze |
| Guardian Insurance | US016646 | Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis High School | NYC | Bronze |
| Fresh Start Fitness & Co. | US014911 | Mount St. Mary Academy | New York State | Bronze |
| Fruition Leather | US016311 | San Juan Hills High School | West | Bronze |
| KaseBase | US016226 | West Aurora High School | Midwest | Bronze |
| Shore2Shore | US015456 | SAYVILLE HIGH SCHOOL | New York State | Bronze |
| Style Swipe | US016560 | PATCHOGUE-MEDFORD HIGH SCHOOL | New York State | Bronze |
| CozyUp | US016693 | PITTSFORD SUTHERLAND HIGH SCHOOL | New York State | Bronze |
| StageBound | US016799 | Waubonsie Valley High School | Midwest | Bronze |
| Fly By Fashion | US011096 | Mount St. Mary Academy | New York State | Bronze |
| Rapid Refresh | US016583 | W TRESPER CLARKE HIGH SCHOOL | New York State | Bronze |
| Tuf Wax | US016689 | Thousand Oaks High | West | Bronze |
| Xtreme Comfort, Inc. | US014851 | St Charles East High School | Midwest | Bronze |
| Tornado Watch | US014153 | Lawrence High School | New York State | Bronze |
| At Your Service | US01145 | West Hempstead Secondary School | New York State | Bronze |
| Crust and Crumble Bakery | US016782 | SAYVILLE HIGH SCHOOL | New York State | Bronze |
| Closet Oasis | US016283 | West Orange High School | Mid-Atlantic | Bronze |
| Soterian | US016063 | COOPER CITY HIGH SCHOOL | South | Bronze |
| Active Edge Inc. | US016325 | COLD SPRING HARBOR HIGH SCHOOL | New York State | Bronze |
| BrightPath Insurance | US016584 | Harry S Truman High School | NYC | Bronze |
| BullBlue Denim | US016171 | Stockdale High | West | Bronze |
| CRBN | US016440 | JOHN F KENNEDY HIGH SCHOOL | New York State | Bronze |
| Echo Wave Production | US016550 | Manhattan Business Academy | NYC | Bronze |
| State of Mind | US015133 | Farragut High School | South | Bronze |
| Tailored 4 Tails | US016637 | EASTPORT-SOUTH MANOR JUNIOR SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL | New York State | Bronze |
| Baron Brew Cafe FVHS | US016381 | Fountain Valley High School | West | Bronze |
| Ambēco Wear | US016333 | Irvine High School | West | Bronze |
| Smart Chew | US016416 | WEST ISLIP SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL | New York State | Bronze |
| Heart Break Rage Room | US015254 | Montclair High | West | Bronze |
| Clever Contraptions | US016021 | St Charles East High School | Midwest | Bronze |
| DEC'D OUT | US016172 | Stockdale High | West | Bronze |
| DriveSmart | US016254 | Ridgeview High | West | Bronze |
| Sku-Wear | US016408 | Berks Career & Technology Center | Mid-Atlantic | Bronze |
| InkLab | US016750 | Metea Valley High School | Midwest | Bronze |
| ClassNote.AI | US016672 | JERICHO SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL | New York State | Bronze |
| IKIGAI | US016238 | Archbishop Molloy High School | NYC | Bronze |
| MatchWear | US014826 | Francis Lewis High School | NYC | Bronze |
| Now Trending | US012642 | Michigan Great Lakes Virtual Academy | Midwest | Bronze |
| simXsports | US015707 | Metea Valley High School | Midwest | Bronze |
| Ray of Totes | US016073 | Yucaipa High School | West | Bronze |
| To-A-Tee | US016801 | FORT LAUDERDALE HIGH SCHOOL | South | Bronze |