Recognizing Leadership in Military and Veteran Support
The Patriots in Business Award is presented in partnership with Chief Executive Group and Thayer Leadership since 2018.
The award recognizes outstanding for-profit businesses of all sizes that lead our nation in supporting active-duty military members, veterans and their families and exemplify the values of Duty, Honor and Country through their business practices and throughout their community and industry.
Congratulations to the 2025 Honorees
Northrop Grumman, Greencastle Consulting and ValorTech are the winners of the 2025 Patriots in Business Award. In addition, Lendmark Financial Services, Arcfield and Milspec Talent were awarded honorable mentions.
Through their initiatives on hiring, training, supporting, and honoring Active Duty, Veterans and military families, these outstanding companies are the gold standard for other companies who seek to support those who serve.
Learn More & Apply for the Award
Applications for the 2026 Award will open on April 1, 2026, and will close on June 30, 2026. Nominations are confidential and judged by a panel of distinguished veterans and corporate leaders on the categories of:
- Hiring veterans and military spouses,
- Training, retaining, and supporting veterans, National Guard, Reserve, and military spouses, and
- Honoring veterans and their families within the company and community.
To learn more about the award or submit a nomination, please visit the award website.