U.S. Dept. of Labor Recognizes SourceAmerica with 2026 HIRE Vets Gold Medallion Award

VIENNA, Va., Nov. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- SourceAmerica® highlights its veterans as the organization proudly accepts the HIRE Vets Gold Medallion Award from the U.S. Department of Labor for the second year in a row.

The HIRE Vets Medallion Award Program is the only federal award program that recognizes employers who recruit, hire, and retain veterans. Award recipients 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.

SourceAmerica is a national nonprofit that helps administer the AbilityOne® Program – a program that creates employment opportunities for people with disabilities including veterans through federal product and service contracts.

"Veterans at SourceAmerica use their unique skills, adaptability, and mission-driven mindset to help facilitate a program that supports our men and women in uniform and provides people with disabilities long-term career options," said Amanda King, SourceAmerica vice president, human resources. "We are proud to hire veterans and provide them with the resources and support they need to succeed."

In a new video that highlights veterans at SourceAmerica, Senior Advisor of Veteran Policy and Strategic Initiatives John Rose and others explain what their new role offers outside of the military.

"I found that community of veterans that I lost leaving the military, and now, I have that at SourceAmerica," said Rose.

SourceAmerica's Veteran Employee Resource Group creates a place for veterans to connect with other veterans, get advice on transitioning into the civilian workforce, and offers a mentorship program to foster professional growth and development. 

"Working at SourceAmerica has been a great opportunity," said Ty Harris, senior manager of CNA program oversight. "It's allowed me to utilize the skillsets I learned in the Navy, from teamwork to leadership to innovation."

Veterans with disabilities employed through SourceAmerica's network of AbilityOne federal contractors support the military by manufacturing uniforms, American flags, and more entirely in America. AbilityOne employees also provide essential services such as ground maintenance, fleet vehicle maintenance, food services, custodial services, and much more at military bases across the country.

This is the third time SourceAmerica has received the HIRE Vets gold medallion award for its commitment to hiring veterans and ensuring they have a long-term career and growth plan. This continued recognition reinforces SourceAmerica's overarching mission to create employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities including veterans. To learn more about SourceAmerica and its commitment to veterans, visit SourceAmerica.org.

About SourceAmerica
SourceAmerica is a national nonprofit that helps administer the AbilityOne Program – a program that creates employment opportunities for people with disabilities through federal product and service contracts. We are a bridge between our network contractors and federal customers, providing the resources and support they need to successfully navigate the AbilityOne Program. To learn more, visit SourceAmerica.org and follow @SourceAmerica on Facebook, X.com (formerly Twitter), Instagram, and LinkedIn.

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 2027 HIRE Vets Medallion Award application period will open to employers on Jan. 31, 2027. 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.

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