The HIRE Vets Medallion Award is the only federal award program that recognizes employers for successfully recruiting, hiring, and retaining veterans. This year, the Department of Labor named 772 recipients from 47 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. Recipients have to meet strict criteria, including veteran hiring and retention rates, veteran-specific resources, leadership programming, dedicated HR support, and tuition assistance.
For more than two decades, veterans have helped shape who Planet is. They bring leadership, discipline, and a mission-first mindset that strengthens the work we deliver to our government and commercial customers. Our Veteran’s Voice program, mentorship opportunities, and internal skill-building resources help veterans and active-duty service members move into civilian careers and keep growing once they’re here.
Coming the day after Veterans Day, this recognition is a timely reminder of what our veteran colleagues contribute every day. We’re grateful for their service and their work, and we remain committed to building a place where veterans thrive, lead, and help shape Planet’s future.
Since 2019, nearly 2,300 employers have earned a total of 6,143 HIRE Vets Medallion Awards. Honorees are recognized at either the Platinum or Gold level and grouped by size, with separate categories for small, medium, and large employers. Earning the award eight years in a row means meeting those standards consistently, not just once. It also means veterans exploring civilian careers can look to the Department of Labor’s list of honorees as a signal that an employer is ready to support their next chapter.
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