Veterans
CEAC Veterans Committee Report
The California Employer Advisory Council (CEAC) is now accepting nominations for the 2025 CEAC Veterans Employer of the Year Awards! These awards recognize employers who consistently demonstrate positive policies toward U.S. veterans in hiring and promotion, as well as through employee retention efforts, ongoing training, and benefits.
Eligibility is limited to California employers who are in compliance with all national, state, and local laws, and are in good standing with the State of California. Individuals, agencies, or organizations are encouraged to submit a nomination with the signed permission of the nominated employer. Employers may also nominate themselves.
Winners will be notified by email in May 2025.
Award Ceremony Information
Date: June
Location: Hyatt Regency Newport Beach
In-Person Event
Nomination Form
Submit the Nomination Form (PDF) by email no later than Friday, March 31, 2025.
Additional Information and Questions
Email the Employment Development Department’s Marketing and Brand Management Office.
SMALL BUSINESS PRIVATE
Winner
National Veterans Foundation- Los Angeles, CA
Nominated by David Uyematsu, Local Veteran Employment Representative
PRIVATE LARGE BUSINESS
Winner
United Parcel Service, Inc. (UPS) – Lathrop, CA
Nominated by Felicia Romo, Local Veteran Employment Representative
GOVERNMENT / PUBLIC SECTOR
Winner
United States Postal Service (USPS) District 1 – San Francisco, CA
Nominated by Raymond Creech, Local Veteran Employment Representative
PRIVATE SMALL BUSINESS
Winner
California Veterans Assistance Foundation – Bakersfield, CA
Nominated by: Richard Baca, LVER – EDD Bakersfield, CA
PRIVATE LARGE BUSINESS
Winner
Joby Aviation, Inc. – Santa Cruz, CA
Nominated by: Raymond Creech, LVER- EDD Salinas, CA
Winner
JVS SoCal – Los Angeles, CA
Nominated by: Vanessa Lopez, LVER – EDD San Gabriel Valley, CA
Winner
United Parcel Service UPS – Ceres, CA
Nominated by: Felicia Romo, LVER – EDD Modesto, CA
GOVERNMENT / PUBLIC SECTOR
Winner
The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire) – Sacramento, CA
Nominated by: Dennis Pearson, LVER – EDD Sacramento, CA