Allyon Selected for the 2026 HIRE Vets Gold Medallion Award by the U.S. Department of Labor

By Allyon | November 12, 2026

ATLANTA, Ga., November 12, 2026 – Allyon, an SBA-certified Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) with nearly two decades of experience supporting Federal missions, has been selected to receive the 2026 HIRE Vets Gold Medallion Award from the U.S. Department of Labor. The award recognizes Allyon’s commitment to recruiting, employing, and retaining military veterans and creating opportunities for continued career growth following their service.

Hire Vets Gold Award Badge

For Allyon, veteran employment contributes directly to mission success. Veterans bring experience leading teams, adapting to changing conditions, and maintaining focus on mission objectives, qualities that strengthen Allyon’s technical capabilities and its approach to accountable program execution.

“Veterans understand that mission success requires more than individual expertise. It takes leadership, teamwork, and a willingness to take responsibility for the outcome,” said Tony Barrett, Allyon’s President and Chief Strategy Officer and a retired U.S. Marine Corps Major who rose through the enlisted ranks. “Those qualities are just as valuable in the Federal missions we support today. Our commitment to hiring veterans is about recognizing what they bring to the table and creating opportunities for them to continue making a meaningful impact.”

Established under the Honoring Investments in Recruiting and Employing American Military Veterans Act, the HIRE Vets Medallion Award Program is the only Federal-level award program recognizing employers for their commitment to veteran hiring, retention, and professional development. Recipients must meet established criteria for veteran employment and retention, underscoring the importance of not only bringing veterans into the workforce but also creating opportunities for their continued success.

“Military service teaches you that even the best plans and capabilities mean very little without a team that can execute,” said Ian O’Leary, Allyon’s Director of the Program Management Office and a United States Marine Corps veteran. “Veterans bring an understanding of how to work together, adapt when circumstances change, and remain accountable to the mission. At Allyon, that experience strengthens how we build teams, manage performance, and deliver for our customers.”

About Allyon

Allyon is a woman-owned company that proudly specializes in Federal mission technology services. Its approach is purpose-built for mission success, intentionally bringing together experienced people, a mission-first culture, and leadership that owns the results. Since 2009, Allyon has put that approach to work for Department of War, Intelligence Community, and Federal Civilian agencies across Enterprise IT, Cybersecurity, Cloud Infrastructure & Engineering, and Program Management. The company’s standard is to strengthen everything it touches, including the programs it supports, the teams it builds, and the careers it grows. The result is a track record of consistent performance and lasting outcomes for its customers and partners. Allyon is SBA-certified as a Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB). Learn more at https://allyon.com and follow Allyon on LinkedIn.

About the HIRE Vets Medallion Program

The HIRE Vets Medallion Award recognizes employers that demonstrate a commitment to recruiting, employing, and retaining America’s military veterans. Administered by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Veterans’ Employment and Training Service, the program recognizes eligible businesses of all sizes at Gold and Platinum award levels. For more information, visit HIREVets.gov.