LEXINGTON, Va. - The NIL Store announced its 2026 Awards on Wednesday, as VMI Athletics and VMI Football were both featured. As a whole, VMI was a finalist for top-selling school in Group II, while VMI Football was named the top-selling men's sports program for Group II schools. 

VMI Football and Elijah Brooks also ranked third in best school activation. 

.@VMI_Football has been named the Top-Selling Men's Sports Program in Group II by @nil_store??#RahVaMil | #ValueMakesImpact https://t.co/uK7jCrsGer

— VMI Athletics (@VMIAthletics) July 1, 2026

The awards annually recognize the athletes, schools and administrators who have driven NIL forward over the past academic year.

To view the full release and awards, click here.