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HIRE Vets 
Medallion Program

Recognizing employers for their investments in recruiting, employing, and retaining our nation’s heroes.

Congratulations to our 2022 Award Recipients

Review 2023 Criteria
2022 Award Recipients Released
Gold and Platinum HVMP Award medallions

Honoring the Employers who
Hire our Nation's Heroes

The HIRE Vets Medallion Award is the only federal-level veterans’ employment award that recognizes a company or organization’s commitment to veteran hiring, retention, and professional development. Review the criteria for the 2023 award cycle.

What Leaders are Saying About the Program

Senator Jon Tester: Congratulations to the 2022 HIRE Vets Medallion Awardees

A Message from Chairman Jon Tester, U.S Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Congressman Mark Takano: Congratulations to the 2022 HIRE Vets Medallion Awardees

A Message from Chairman Mark Takano, U.S House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Congressman Barry Moore: Congratulations to the 2022 HIRE Vets Medallion Awardees

A message from Ranking Member Barry Moore, Economic Opportunity Subcommittee, U.S. House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs.

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Latest Program News & Updates

Governor Ivey Encourages Veteran Hiring through HIRE Vets Medallion Program

Alabama.gov – Feb. 9, 2022 - “Alabama will always proudly support our military men and women, and our veterans who have served,” said Governor Ivey. These awards are the only federal-level veterans’ employment awards that recognize a company or organization’s commitment to veteran hiring, retention and professional development. In 2021, 37 Alabama companies received the HIRE Vets Medallion Award...

US Department of Labor now accepting applications for 2022 HIRE Vets Medallion Awards ...

US Department of Labor – Jan. 31, 2022 - The U.S. Department of Labor announced today that it is accepting applications for the 2022 HIRE Vets Medallion Award. The award is presented annually to employers that meet standards for excellence in the recruitment, hiring and retention of America’s military veterans. Employers that receive the award in 2022 will join more than 1,400 employers that the department has recognized for their support of America’s veterans.

ECVC receives 2021 HIRE Vets Medallion award from the U.S. Department of Labor

WNCT - Greenville, N.C – Dec. 15, 2021 - U.S. Secretary of Labor Martin J. Walsh recognized ECVC, Inc. as one of the 849 recipients of the 2021 HIRE Vets Medallion Award during a virtual award ceremony presented by the U.S. Department of Labor. …“ECVC is honored to receive the Department of Labor’s HIRE Vets Gold Medallion Award for the third consecutive year,” said Lisa Ward-Ross, President/CEO. “Our veterans are integral parts of our team…

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Program Criteria

The Department of Labor will begin accepting applications for the 2023 HIRE Vets Medallion Award on January 31, 2023. View the 2023 timeline. To get started, select your company size below to view the gold and platinum award criteria or download a table with all criteria.

A table listing the Gold and Platinum HIRE Vets Medallion Program award criteria for medium employers
Medium Employer Requirements HIRE Vets Platinum MedallionPlatinum HIRE Vets Gold MedallionGold
Percentage of new hires who are veterans 10% 7%
OR    
Percentage of veterans who were retained 85% 75%
AND    
Veteran employee percentage 10% 7%
Veteran integration assistance programs

Must have BOTH of the following:

  • Veteran organization or resource group
  • Leadership program

AND ONE of the following:

  • Human resources veterans’ initiative
  • Pay differential program
  • Tuition assistance program

Must have ONE of the following:

  • Veteran organization or resource group
  • Leadership program
Application Fee $190 $190
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