Patriot Award
Nominated by: Any Guard or Reserve member
Recognizes an individual supervisor or employer representative for outstanding support of a Guard or Reserve employee.
Recognition
Honor an Employer Who Supports Service
From the Patriot Award to the Secretary of Defense Freedom Award, ESGR recognitions publicly thank the supervisors and organizations that stand behind the men and women who serve.
Spouse Patriot Award
Nominated by: The spouse of a Guard or Reserve member
Recognizes an employer who supports the spouse of a Guard or Reserve member.
Above and Beyond Award
Nominated by: State Committee
Recognizes employers providing support beyond the basic requirements of USERRA.
Seven Seals Award
Nominated by: State or National Chair
Recognizes significant achievement, initiative, or support that advances the ESGR mission.
Pro Patria Award
Nominated by: State Committee (one per state per year)
Recognizes employers demonstrating exceptional leadership practices and personnel policies supporting Guard and Reserve employees.
Extraordinary Employer Support Award
Nominated by: Prior qualifying recipients
Recognizes sustained support by qualifying prior award recipients.
Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award
Nominated by: A Guard or Reserve member, or family member
The United States government's highest recognition for employers supporting Guard and Reserve employees.