MANCHESTER, NH — Eversource Energy has received the U.S. Department of Labor's 2026 HIRE Vets Medallion Award, marking the seventh straight year the company has earned the federal recognition.
The award was described as the federal government's highest recognition for employers committed to recruiting, hiring, and retaining military veterans. Eversource said the honor reflects its focus on building a veteran-friendly workplace and offering career pathways and professional development resources for service members transitioning to civilian life.
"We're deeply honored to once again receive this distinguished award from the U.S. Department of Labor and be recognized for our longstanding commitment to hiring and supporting veterans, whose talents and dedication are invaluable to our mission of delivering safe and reliable energy to our customers," Eversource Executive Vice President of Human Resources and Information Technology Susan Sgroi said. "Veterans offer exceptional leadership, technical expertise, adaptability, and a strong commitment to service — a uniquely dynamic skill set that is instrumental to the work we do every day. We're so grateful to our veterans for all they've done for our country, and we're proud to provide rewarding career opportunities that enable them to continue serving communities across New England."
According to the company, more than 800 former military members work across Eversource operations, emergency response, customer service, and other business functions. Eversource reported it received the 2026 HIRE Vets Medallion Award after meeting employment and veteran assistance criteria, including veteran hiring and retention percentages, along with veteran-specific resources such as leadership programming, tuition assistance programs, and dedicated human resources efforts.
The company also said it has been recognized by VETS Indexes as one of the nation's top veteran employers for three consecutive years. That recognition was listed alongside the company's seven consecutive HIRE Vets Medallion Awards.
More information about the company's veteran hiring and employment efforts is available at Eversource.com, according to the announcement.
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