WASHINGTON – Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) proudly announces the 30 finalists for the 2019 Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award. The finalists represent large and small employers, as well as public sector organizations. ESGR received 2,415 nominations for this prestigious award for employers throughout 50 states, Guam-CNMI, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands and the District of Columbia.
The Employer Support Freedom Award is the highest recognition given by the Department of Defense to employers for their exceptional support of National Guard and Reserve members. On behalf of the Secretary of Defense, ESGR runs the annual award program, which has presented the honor to only 265 employers since 1996.
The 15 employers selected to receive the 2019 Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award will be announced by mid-June.
Here are this year’s Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award finalists:
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Employer Name
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Employer City, State
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Archer Daniels Midland
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Chicago, Illinois
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Barclays
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New York, New York
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Battlefield Vegas
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Las Vegas, Nevada
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Callison Tighe & Robinson, LLC
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Columbia, South Carolina
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Central Washington University
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Ellensburg, Washington
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Chevron
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San Ramon, California
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Cleveland Cavaliers
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Cleveland, Ohio
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Cracker Barrel Old Country Stores
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Lebanon, Tennessee
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Delta Solutions & Strategies, LLC
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Colorado Springs, Colorado
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Direct Supply, Inc.
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Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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Eversource Energy
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Berlin, Connecticut
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Houston Police Department
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Houston, Texas
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Kauai Auto Repair
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Kalaheo, Hawaii
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League of Minnesota Cities
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Saint Paul, Minnesota
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Levi Rodgers Real Estate Group @ RE/MAX Military City
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San Antonio, Texas
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LG&E and KU Energy, LLC
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Louisville, Kentucky
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Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company
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Columbus, Ohio
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Sanford Health
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Sioux Falls, South Dakota
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Sparta Police Department
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Sparta, Wisconsin
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State of Nevada
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Carson City, Nevada
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The Independence Fund
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Charlotte, North Carolina
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The Steel Network
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Durham, North Carolina
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Topeka Police Department
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Topeka, Kansas
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Travis Manion Foundation
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Doylestown, Pennsylvania
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University Health System
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San Antonio, Texas
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U.S. Department of Justice, Office of the U.S. Trustee
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Columbus, Ohio
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Village of Ladd
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Ladd, Illinois
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West Valley City
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West Valley City, Utah
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Worcester Police Department
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Worcester, Massachusetts
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Yankton School District 63-3
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Yankton, South Dakota
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The complete list is also at www.esgr.mil.
About ESGR
ESGR is a Department of Defense program that develops and promotes supportive work environments for Service members in the Reserve Components through outreach, recognition, and educational opportunities that increase awareness of applicable laws. It also provides assistance in resolving conflicts between Service members and their employers.