Vendors recognized by the Trusted Vendor Guild
How It Works
Three Steps to Earned Recognition
Our process is simple, structured, and designed to protect the integrity
of every credential we issue.
Submit Your Application
Choose your recognition level and submit your application with supporting materials. Vendors can self-apply or be nominated by peers.
Independent Evaluation
Our team reviews your business against defined criteria covering identity, reputation, transparency, and professional conduct.
Recognition Awarded
Approved vendors receive their recognition assets and full trademark license. Denied applicants receive a complete refund plus a $50 Visa gift card.
What You Get
Recognition Assets That Work as Hard as You Do
Every TVG recognition level comes with tangible assets designed to build trust
across every client touchpoint.
Digital badge and trademark license for all your marketing
Display the TVG Official Selection mark on your website, proposals, email signatures, social profiles, and marketing materials. Clients recognize it as a sign of independent vetting.
Professional certificates and plaques that command respect
Physical recognition assets for your office, lobby, or client-facing spaces. A framed TVG plaque or certificate signals credibility the moment someone walks through your door.
Elite trophy and featured listing for maximum visibility
The highest level of TVG distinction. A custom trophy, framed plaque, printed certificate, and featured vendor listing that positions your business at the top of the trust hierarchy.
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Why TVG Recognition
Stop Competing on Price. Start Competing on Trust.
In a crowded market, clients choose vendors they can verify. TVG recognition gives you
the independent credibility that closes deals before the first conversation.
Win clients before you pitch
A TVG credential is a trust signal that works 24/7. Displayed on your website, proposals, and marketing materials, it tells prospective clients you've been independently evaluated and met a professional standard.
Instant Credibility
Clients see your TVG badge and know you've been vetted by a neutral third party.
Reduced Hesitation
Third-party recognition shortens the trust gap between first impression and signed contract.
Stand out in every proposal, profile, and pitch.
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Your recognition is earned through independent review, not purchased through advertising or pay-to-play listings.
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Display your credential on websites, LinkedIn, email signatures, and printed materials with full trademark license.
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Annual recognition tied to ongoing professional standards keeps your credibility current and meaningful.
The Evaluation Process
A Structured Review That Protects the Value of Recognition
Every vendor is evaluated against the same baseline criteria. No shortcuts.
No pay-to-play. Recognition is earned or it isn't awarded.
Business Identity Verification
We review your public-facing presence, business representations, and professional identity to confirm you are who you say you are.
Operational Continuity
Duration of operation and business stability indicators help us understand your track record and staying power in the market.
Customer Experience Signals
We assess responsiveness, accessibility, and complaint patterns through publicly available sources to gauge real-world client satisfaction.
Transparency & Consistency
We verify alignment between your stated policies and observable practices, because trust requires follow-through.
Professional Standards Review
Recognition reflects conduct, presentation, and ethical business practices rather than advertising spend or company size.
Independent Decision
Recognition is granted or denied based solely on whether you meet the applicable criteria at the time of review. No exceptions.
Recognition Levels
Choose the Recognition Level That Fits Your Business
Every tier is backed by the same independent evaluation. Choose the level
that matches how you want to present your credibility.
Digital Award
The foundation of TVG recognition. Ideal for independent professionals and growing businesses who need an immediate, verifiable trust signal across digital channels.
- Customized 2026 Official Selection Certificate
- Licensed TVG Trademark & Digital Badge
- Use on Websites, Proposals & Marketing
- Initial Vendor Credibility Review
- Public Recognition as TVG Selectee
Professional Award
Most PopularFor established vendors who want stronger, more visible credibility. Includes physical recognition assets to display in your office, lobby, or client presentations.
- Everything in Digital Award
- Customized Framed TVG Recognition Plaque
- Official Printed & Framed Certificate
- Physical Materials Shipped to You
- Professional Award Designation
Trusted by Professionals
What Recognized Vendors Are Saying
Vendors who've earned TVG recognition share how it changed
the way clients perceive their business.
The Trusted Vendor Guild recognition immediately set us apart.
Clients understood our credibility before the first conversation, and the evaluation process itself helped us tighten how we present our business. It's been a genuine differentiator.
Chief Marketing Officer
We stopped losing deals to cheaper competitors the moment we displayed our TVG badge.
Prospects no longer questioned whether we were legitimate. The recognition spoke for us, and our close rate went up within the first quarter.
Founder, Ellison Consulting Group
In our industry, trust is everything. TVG gave us a way to prove it.
The independent evaluation carries weight that self-reported claims simply don't. Clients tell us the badge was a factor in choosing us over other firms.
Director of Operations, Apex Services
Your Reputation Deserves More Than a Star Rating
Apply for TVG recognition today. If you're not approved, you'll receive a full refund of your application fee plus a $50 Visa gift card. Zero risk. All upside.
Apply for Recognition