St. Petersburg, FL
The U.S. Department of Labor has recognized SummitET as one of the record-breaking 887 recipients of the 2025 HIRE Vets Medallion Award. SummitET earned the gold award after applying earlier this year. The Honoring Investments in Recruiting and Employing American Military Veterans Act (HIRE Vets Act) Medallion Award Program is the only federal award program that recognizes employers who successfully recruit, hire, and retain veterans.
John Duda, CEO
“Receiving our fifth HIRE Vets Medallion Award is a true honor,” said John Duda, CEO of SummitET. “This recognition highlights our ongoing commitment to recruiting, supporting, and advancing veterans within our team. The exceptional experience and skills of our Veterans not only enhance our organization but also distinguish us as leaders in the preparedness industry.”
SummitET joins 886 other companies from 48 states, plus the District of Columbia, Guam and Puerto Rico, 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 2025 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. Over 2,200 employers have earned a total of 5,371 HIRE Vets Medallion Awards since 2019.
SummitET previously received the HIRE Vets Medallion Award in 2024, 2023, 2021, and 2020.
About SummitET
SummitET® is a veteran-owned, Florida-based preparedness solutions company that provides proven, full-spectrum solutions to threats facing government, non-government, and private organizations through industry-leading experts. In addition to expert-led custom trainings, exercises, consulting, and plan and policy development, SummitET also offers its software solution, Previstar®, which delivers the same high-quality preparedness and response capabilities. Both SummitET’s expert services and Previstar software equip organizations and their people to effectively manage and respond to crisis situations.
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 2026 HIRE Vets Medallion Award application period will open to employers on Jan. 31, 2026. For more information about the program and the application process, visit HIREVets.gov.
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