The Prime Minister’s National Veteran Employment Awards recognise the achievements of Australian organisations that make significant contributions to the veteran employment community.
In 2025 a new category, Best Veteran Employment Commitment Initiative, is celebrating initiatives delivered by organisations that have joined the Veteran Employment Commitment (VEC).
What is your organisation doing that delivers excellence in employment opportunities and outcomes for veterans and partners?
It might be something you've recently implemented or perhaps an everyday practice you've simply overlooked. Here are some ways that demonstrate a commitment to veteran and partner employment.
Recruitment
- educate recruitment staff on military culture and transition experiences
- develop a veteran skills translation guide or career matrix for your organisations work
Support & retention
- appoint an executive sponsor or champion for veteran employees
- establish an internal veterans' group for support and connection
- create a veteran transition program or pathway
Leadership & public commitment
- formally evaluate your veteran employment initiatives
- publicly share your organisation's veteran employment metrics
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Our website is packed with activity examples to support you as you prepare your nomination. But what really excites us are the innovative and unique ideas your organisation has brought to life! We're eager to hear about the initiatives that truly set you apart and can inspire others. Submit your Best Veteran Employment Commitment Initiative by 25 July 2025. |
Eligibility requirements
To be eligible for this award, the nominee must be a private or public sector organisation that has joined the Veteran Employment Commitment prior to 19 June 2025 (nomination open date).
If you have not yet joined the Veteran Employment Commitment, learn more here. While you will not be eligible to nominate in this category this year, there are still eight other categories open to you this year.