Department of Labor honors more than 800 employers committed to veterans’ employment with 2024 HIRE Vets Medallion Awards

WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Labor today recognized more than 800 employers for their commitment to employing and supporting the nation's service members by presenting them with the 2024 Honoring Investments in Recruiting and Employing American Military Veterans Medallion Award.

Acting Secretary of Labor Julie Su and Assistant Secretary for Veterans' Employment and Training James D. Rodriguez announced these 838 U.S. employers during an online ceremony. The event also featured award recipients who shared their views on the importance of hiring, retaining and professionally developing the nation's veterans and the valuable contributions they make.

"The U.S. Department of Labor congratulates the newest recipients of the HIRE Vets Medallion Award and thanks them for their commitment to our nation's veterans," said Acting Secretary Julie Su. "In 2024, we recognize 838 companies that understand that military veterans possess unique skills that strengthen their organizations and our nation's economy."

Presented annually, the HIRE Vets Medallion Program is the only federal-level program recognizing veteran employment and employers. Employers have hired nearly 370,000 veterans since the program's inception, including more than 71,000 veterans hired by 2024's medallion honorees in the past two years.

"The HIRE Vets Medallion Award is the federal government's only veteran-hiring award. Recipients must meet high standards and demonstrate significant accomplishments in support of our nation's veterans," said Assistant Secretary for Veterans' Employment and Training James D. Rodriguez. "We appreciate their hard work and commitment to providing our nation's veterans with meaningful employment."

View the 2024 HIRE Vets Medallion Awards ceremony.

Employers, learn more about the award and how to apply.