VA is an award-winning employer that has been recognized for its commitment to using health care technology, innovation and research to improve its services to Veterans and the federal government. VA’s Veteran employees are key contributors in our ability to achieve awards of high distinction. A few highlights include:
2011
- VA Employees Win The Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medal:
Two VA employees have won The Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medal, which honors outstanding federal workers who are making high-impact contributions critical to the health, safety and well-being of Americans.
- Alfonso Batres, a Vietnam Veteran and Chief Officer of Readjustment Counseling Service, won the Career Achievement Medal
- W. Todd Grams, Acting Assistant Secretary for Management and Chief Financial Officer, won the Management Excellence Medal
- 2011 Green Routine Award Winners Find Creative Ways to Green Facilities:
Launched in the fall of 2009, the Green Routine Awards program recognizes VA employees who have contributed to a greener workplace by creating effective grassroots programs. Nominees invest time outside of their daily duties to encourage their coworkers in green practices that make a difference in a VA facility’s environmental performance
2010
- Small Business Contracting Leaders:
VA was recognized by the Small Business Administration with a rating of “A” on its Small Business Scorecard for its success in contracting with small businesses. VA led the federal government in procurements with service-disabled Veteran-owned small businesses, awarding nearly 17 percent of its acquisition dollars to those companies
2009 - Best Employers for Workers Over 50:
Veterans Health Administration (VHA) was named as one of the best employers for workers over the age of 50 by the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP)
- Olin Teague Award:
Dr. Gregory Goodrich, research psychologist, and Dr. Glenn Cockerham, chief of ophthalmology, won the Olin Teague Award, a national award that recognizes contributions that improve the quality of life of war-injured Veterans. Their research showed that service members exposed to combat blasts who sustained traumatic brain injury often had undiagnosed visual disorders and eye injuries
- Cheers Awards for Safe Medication Practices:
VA won top national honors from the independent Institute for Safe Medication Practices for its excellence in preventing medication errors. The Cheers Awards honor individuals that set a high standard for keeping patients safe and improving the process of using medication