KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss. -- The Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve is taking nominations for the Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award until Dec. 31.
“The ESGR is a Department of Defense program that was established to promote cooperation and understanding between Reserve component service members and their civilian employers. It also assists in resolution of conflicts arising from an employee's military commitment,” said Margarett Barnes, Mississippi ESGR Awards director. “We reach this goal through outreach, recognition, and educational opportunities that increase awareness of applicable laws.”
The Freedom Award is the highest honor the DOD awards to employers for supporting National Guard and Reserve employees. The finalists chosen exemplify what it means to go above and beyond federal requirements in support of military employees.
“The Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award is the highest award that can be given by the Department of Defense to employers for their support of our military service members,” said Barnes. “Almost one-third of the U.S. military is comprised of the Guard and Reserve. This award recognizes employers who provide the most outstanding support for their Guard and Reserve employees and is presented annually to fifteen employers by the Secretary of Defense.”
In addition to the Freedom Award there are six other awards that also recognize employers.
The awards are:
The nomination form takes approximately 10-15 minutes to complete. Click "Nominate Employer" on the homepage to share how your employer supports you and fellow military employees.
To nominate your employer, follow the link at www.freedomaward.mil and fill out the form.