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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. Register now.
Program Criteria
The Department of Labor will begin accepting applications for the 2021 HIRE Vets Medallion Award on January 31, 2021. View the 2021 timeline. To get started, select your company size below to view the gold and platinum award criteria or download a table with all criteria.
Small Employer Requirements | Platinum | Gold |
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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 at least TWO of the following:
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N/A |
Application Fee | $90 | $90 |
Download Sample Small Platinum Application |
Download Sample Small Gold Application |