Hanover Park recognized nationally for hiring veterans

U.S. Secretary of Labor Martin J. Walsh recently recognized the village of Hanover Park as one of the 849 recipients of the 2021 HIRE Vets Gold Medallion Award.

The award recognizes employers who successfully recruit, hire, and retain veterans.

"Veterans are a diverse group of individuals who have excellent leadership skills and know how to work collaboratively. We are honored to be recognized by U.S. Labor Secretary Walsh for the commitment to our hiring and retention efforts," said Hanover Park Mayor Rod Craig, who accepted the award for the village.

More than 1,400 employers have earned a HIRE Vets Medallion Award since 2018.