Valor Achieves Remarkable Recognition at 2026 Stevie Awards for Financial Services

Valor Achieves Reflection of Excellence at 2026 Stevie Awards

Valor, a professional services firm from Fort Worth, Texas, has emerged as a standout in the financial services sector by winning a prestigious Gold Stevie® Award for Company of the Year in the Small Category during the 2026 American Business Awards. This remarkable achievement marks the third honor for Valor at the respected Stevie Awards, reinforcing its position as a leader in oil and gas asset management, with a focus on mineral management, and back-office solutions.

The company’s CEO, Joseph DeWoody, expressed immense pride in this recognition by stating, "This recognition reflects the discipline and long-term vision our team brings to everything we do." DeWoody highlighted the intention behind building Valor to blend industry expertise with cutting-edge technology that delivers tangible results. By prioritizing a service-first, technology-enabled approach, Valor sets a new benchmark within the industry, exhibiting excellence in all aspects of their operations.

The Stevie Awards are recognized as the premier business awards program in the United States, with entries accepted from all types of organizations, including public and private sectors, profit and non-profit entities of all sizes. This year, over 230 esteemed professionals participated in judging the submissions, ensuring that the winners are truly deserving of their accolades.

Valor’s journey through these prestigious awards has been impressive; in addition to the latest accolade, the company previously received a Gold Stevie® Award for Best Entrepreneur in Financial Services as well as a Bronze Stevie Award for Company of the Year – Financial Services – Small in 2025. In 2023, they had also clinched a Gold Stevie Award for Company of the Year – Financial Services.

Maggie Miller, president of the Stevie Awards, noted the continuous elevation of standards across organizations in the U.S., and emphasized that the high quality of nominations reflects a competitive business landscape where innovation and performance thrive. Miller extended congratulations to all award winners, looking forward to celebrating their remarkable accomplishments at the upcoming awards ceremony on June 9 in New York.

Headquartered in Fort Worth, Valor has built a formidable reputation as a leading mineral management company in Texas, with a portfolio that includes services such as oil and gas consulting, mineral management, and accounting. Their proprietary mineral management software, mineral.tech®, is a cutting-edge platform enriched with data and a user-friendly map interface, which integrates vital functions like accounting, land management, data analytics, and reporting.

Furthermore, Valor supports oil and gas operators and investors with essential back-office services, including owner relations support, regulatory compliance, and accounting operations. The focus on technology empowers clients to manage their mineral rights effectively while ensuring their business operations are streamlined and compliant.

Valor’s recognition isn't just limited to the Stevie Awards. The firm has been distinguished in various other prestigious platforms such as the 2025 Deloitte Technology Fast 500 and the Inc. 5000, appearing consecutively in 2023, 2024, and 2025. Moreover, they have also been lauded as one of Fort Worth Inc.'s Best Companies to Work For in 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025, along with being featured in Inc.'s Best Workplaces list for 2024.

To explore the extensive services and benefits Valor offers in managing mineral rights and to leverage their extensive expertise in accounting and back-office services, visit their website at www.onevalor.com. Valor continues to pave the way for innovation and excellence in the oil and gas sector, demonstrating their unwavering commitment to their clients and industry standards.