Programs

Patriot Award

Nominate your employer for the "Patriot Award". The first step in having your employer considered for recognition as an outstanding employer is to submit a Patriot Award nomination.

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Freedom Award

The Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award is the highest recognition given by the U.S. Government to employers for their support of their employees who serve in the National Guard and Reserve. Nominations must come from a Guard or Reserve member who is employed by the organization they are nominating, or from a family member. The award was created to publicly recognize employers who provide exceptional support to their National Guard and Reserve employees. It is the highest in a series of employer recognition awards given by the Department of Defense.

The Freedom Award is presented annually to the nation's 15 most supportive employers. The nomination season opens the first working day of November and closes the third Monday of January.

For more information about the Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award and to nominate your employer for supporting your Guard or Reserve service, please visit: www.FreedomAward.mil

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