Recognition Levels

Every Level Is Earned.
Choose the One That Fits.

Each tier includes the same independent evaluation. The difference is in the
recognition assets you receive to showcase your credibility.

One-TimeAnnual

Digital Award

The foundation of TVG recognition. Ideal for independent professionals and growing businesses who need an immediate, verifiable trust signal across digital channels.

$ 195 one-time application fee

Customized 2026 Official Selection Certificate
Licensed TVG Trademark & Digital Badge
Use on Websites, Proposals & Marketing
Initial Vendor Credibility Review
Public Recognition as TVG Selectee

Apply for Digital Award

Professional Award

What Recognized Vendors Say About TVG

Hear from professional vendors who've earned TVG recognition
and the impact it's had on 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.

Lillian Carlisle

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.

Marcus Ellison

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.

Sarah Chen

Director of Operations, Apex Services

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about TVG recognition,
the evaluation process, and what happens after you apply.

No. Payment does not influence the outcome of the evaluation. Recognition is awarded only if you meet the applicable criteria for your selected level. If your application is not approved, you receive a full refund of the application fee plus a $50 Visa gift card to compensate you for your time. Applying is entirely risk-free.

Vendors are evaluated through a structured review process covering business identity verification, operational continuity, customer experience signals, complaint patterns, transparency, and consistency between stated policies and observable practices. The specific weight of each category may vary depending on vendor type.

Yes. While vendors are often submitted for consideration by peers, TVG accepts applications from any qualifying vendor through the Recognition Levels page. All applicants must submit accurate information and agree to the evaluation standards. Not all applicants are approved, which is what makes the recognition meaningful.

You receive a full refund of your application fee and an additional $50 Visa gift card sent digitally to the email on file. We never want to waste a vendor's time, so even denied applicants are compensated.

No. The Trusted Vendor Guild operates independently and does not maintain ownership interests, partnerships, or control relationships with any recognized vendor. This independence is what gives the credential its weight.

All recognition is issued on an annual basis tied to the applicable recognition year. Recognition assets, trademark licenses, and public listings remain active for the duration of the recognition period. Recognition may be suspended or revoked if TVG becomes aware that applicable standards are no longer being met.

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.