Awards
2025
Grant Performance Manager, Amanda Clewes, of Veterans Inc. is awarded as People To Watch 2025, The Pulse. The Pulse Magazine’s People to Watch 2025 list includes people who exemplify hard work, initiative, and determination.
2024
Veterans Inc. is awarded the Outstanding Service Award, by MAADAC- Massachusetts affiliate of NAADAC – The National Association for Addiction Professionals. The Outstanding Service Award is presented to an individual or organization who has supported and advanced the professionalism of Addiction Treatment in the community and in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
2024
Veterans Inc. was awarded the Community Recognition Award by the Department of Transportation in 2024.
2024
Veterans Inc. is awarded the HIRE Vets Medallion Award 2024. The HIRE Vets Medallion Award is earned by businesses that demonstrate unparalleled commitment to attracting, hiring and retaining veterans.
2024
Veterans Inc. was awarded as a GreatNonProfit of 2024. The GreatNonprofits Top-Rated Awards is the one and only people’s choice award where volunteers, donors, and people served by nonprofits are asked to share stories of inspiration, express their appreciation, and potentially help nonprofits earn a spot on the prestigious GreatNonprofits Top-Rated Nonprofits List
2024
Veterans Inc. achieved accreditation by CARF International, including accreditation in both veteran-specific services and substance use disorder treatment. This certification provides a visible symbol that assures the public of a provider’s commitment to continually enhance the quality of services and programs with a focus on the satisfaction of the persons served.
2024
President & CEO of Veterans Inc., Vincent Perrone was honored with the 2024 Meritorious Service Award from The National Coalition for Homeless Veterans. The Meritorious Service Award is presented to an individual whose dedication and visionary leadership have profoundly impacted the lives of Veterans and their families across New England.
2023
Veterans Inc.’s Vice President of Finance, Development, and Administration, Allison Alaimo receives the Salute To Excellence Award for Excellence in Administration and Finance from The Association For Behavioral Healthcare (ABH).
2023
Veterans Inc. is awarded the 2023 Platinum HIRE Vets Medallion Award. In recognition of verified efforts to recruit, employ, and retain Veterans. The HIRE Vets Medallion Program is authorized by Division O of Public Law 115-31, the Honoring Investments in Recruiting and Employing American Military Veterans Act of 2017 (HIRE Vets Act). It is the only Veteran employment award at the federal level.
2023
Veterans Inc. receives the 2023 Outstanding Member Award from The National Coalition for Homeless Veterans . The Outstanding Member Award is presented to the NCHV member that has demonstrated leadership in coalition building and whose programs, partnerships, and people combine to create extraordinary results.
2023
Veterans Inc.’s Executive Director, Denis Leary, and Spectrum Health Systems, Inc. receives the 2023 Partnership Award from The National Coalition for Homeless Veterans . The Partnership Award is presented to an organization or individual whose work building effective partnerships exemplifies creativity and collaboration.
2021
Veterans Inc. is accredited by CARF International. This accreditation provides a visible symbol that assures the public of a provider’s commitment to continually enhance the quality of services and programs, with a focus on the satisfaction of the persons served.
2019
Veterans Inc. received the 2019 Call of Duty Endowment “Seal of Distinction,” for Veterans Inc.’s efforts to help veterans in need, and specifically for effectiveness and efficiency in placing veterans in jobs.
2016
The Veterans Inc. Maine team is recognized by the Veterans Employment and Education Commission of The American Legion for their outstanding achievement in the employment of veterans in 2016
2015
Veterans Inc. is initially accredited by CARF International. This accreditation provides a visible symbol that assures the public of a provider’s commitment to continually enhance the quality of services and programs, with a focus on the satisfaction of the persons served.
2015
Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce- Breakfast Club’s “25th Anniversary” Salute
2015
Outstanding Member Award from the National Coalition for Homeless Veterans (NCHV), selected from more than 300 veterans’ organizations nationwide
2014
Worcester Business Journal’s “Top Workplaces” Employee Health and Well Being (Small Employer) Award
2014
Vice President of Finance, Development, & Administration, Allison Alaimo, was awarded the Outstanding Young Alumna Award from Worcester State University
2013
Call of Duty Endowment “Seal of Distinction,” for Veterans Inc.’s efforts to help veterans in need, and specifically for effectiveness and efficiency in placing veterans in jobs
2012
Employment & Training Program cited as a “Best Practice” by the U.S. Department of Labor and the NCHV; the program serves as a model for similar programs nationwide
2011
Employment & Training Program cited as a “Best Practice” by the U.S. Department of Labor and the NCHV; the program serves as a model for similar programs nationwide
2009
Outstanding Service Provider Award from General Eric K. Shinseki, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; chosen from more than 1,000 veterans’ organizations across the country
2009
Outstanding Member Award from the National Coalition for Homeless Veterans (NCHV), recognizing “leadership in American’s homeless veteran assistance movement and the success of the organization’s housing development program;” selected from more than 250 veterans’ organizations nationwide
2009
Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce Breakfast Club Award recognizing services provided and Veterans Inc.’s new facility in Shrewsbury, MA
2007
Employment & Training Program cited as a “Best Practice” by the U.S. Department of Labor and the NCHV; the program serves as a model for similar programs nationwide
2007
President & CEO Vincent Perrone received the Award of Merit from the Armed Forces Committee of Worcester County
2007
Vice President of Finance, Development, & Administration, Allison Alaimo, was awarded the Unsung Heroine Award from the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women for her work on behalf of veterans
2004
Employment & Training Program cited as a “Best Practice” by the U.S. Department of Labor and the NCHV; the program serves as a model for similar programs nationwide
2001
Nonprofit Sector Achievement Award from the National Alliance to End Homelessness
2001
Worcester County Food Bank Harvester Award
1997
Extra Mile Award from the Massachusetts Housing & Shelter Alliance, for work to end homelessness
1995
President & CEO Vincent Perrone was awarded an Outstanding Volunteer Service medal from the U.S. Air Force
1991
Executive Director Denis Leary was awarded the Vision 2000 Community Service Award from the Worcester Telegram & Gazette
ACCREDITATIONS & AWARDS
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