SIERRA7 RECEIVES 2024 GOLD HIRE VETS MEDALLION AWARD FROM US DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
McLean, VA – 1 Nov 2024. US Acting Secretary of Labor Julie A. Su recognized Sierra7 as one of the 839 recipients of the 2024 HIRE Vets Medallion Award during a virtual award ceremony presented by the US Department of Labor. Sierra7 earned the gold award after applying earlier this year. The Honoring Investments in Recruiting and Employing American Military Veterans Act (HIRE Vets Act) Medallion Program is the only federal award program that recognizes employers who successfully recruit, hire, and retain Veterans.
“Sierra7 is deeply committed to supporting those who have served our nation. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workforce that values the unique skills, experiences, and leadership qualities that Veterans bring to the table. Hiring Veterans is not only a reflection of our values but also a strategic investment in building a workforce that understands and aligns with the critical needs of those we serve,” said Laurie Winglass, Chief People and Talent Officer.
Sierra7 joins 838 other companies from 49 states, plus the District of Columbia, who have shown a commitment to hiring Veterans, but also ensuring that they have a long-term career and growth plan that uses the diverse skills they acquired through their military service. Recipients of the 2024 HIRE Vets Medallion Award meet rigorous employment and Veteran integration assistance criteria, including Veteran hiring and retention percentages; availability of Veteran-specific resources; leadership programming for Veterans; dedicated human resource efforts; pay compensation and tuition assistance programs for Veterans. More than 1,600 employers have earned a HIRE Vets Medallion Award since 2019.
Established in 2009, Sierra7 provides top-tier Management Consulting and Information Technology services to VA and other federal agencies. As a prime contractor on several high-value contracts, such as the $22B T4NG IDIQ and $1B VA IHT IDIQ, Sierra7 has successfully executed over 70 VA Task Orders in the past four years including program management for projects supporting the deployment of the new Electronic Health Record system, strategic communications supporting VHA’s Vet Centers, and development of the Congressionally Mandated Reports in support of the PACT Act.
About Sierra7
Sierra7, Inc. is a leading solutions provider in Management Consulting and Information Technology services. As a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and CMMI-SVC Level 3-appraised member of the government technology and services industry, Sierra7 holds critical federal government prime contracts, including T4NG, VHA-IHT, GSA VETS 2, NIH CIO-SP3, NASA SEWP V, VA TeleCare Companion, and several GSA schedules. Sierra7 is certified in ISO 9001-2015, ISO/IEC 2000-1:2018, ISO/IEC 270001:2013, and ISO/IEC 20243:2018. In 2023, Sierra7 ranked No. 459 on the Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in America and was recognized as a Vet100 honoree. Sierra7 is a proud member of the International Association of Accessibility Professionals (IAAP). This membership enables Sierra7 to integrate the highest standards of accessibility into its offerings, ensuring that its solutions are compliant with the latest accessibility guidelines and regulations.
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About the HIRE Vets Medallion Program
The HIRE Vets Medallion Award is earned by businesses that demonstrate unparalleled commitment to attracting, hiring, and retaining Veterans. The 2025 HIRE Vets Medallion Award application period will open to employers on Jan. 31, 2025. For more information about the program and the application process, visit HIREVets.gov. There are different awards for large employers (500-plus employees), medium employers (51-499 employees), and small employers (50 or fewer employees). Additionally, there are two award tiers: platinum and gold.