The application window for the 2025 HIRE Vets Medallion Award is now open!  Employers of all sizes are eligible to receive the HIRE Vets Medallion Award, with criteria tailored to recognize different levels of support to veterans based on business size.

For example, businesses with 50 or fewer employees may qualify for a gold medallion if 7% of new hires were veterans, and can be recognized with a platinum award if that number is at least 10%. This figure, along with other program criteria, shows veterans entering the civilian workforce that your business is veteran-ready.

Unsure of which award you qualify for? Visit HIREVets.gov for the full table of criteria to learn about how your veteran-focused initiatives could qualify you for a 2025 medallion award.