The California Employer Advisory Council (CEAC) is now accepting nominations for the 2023 CEAC Veterans Employer of the Year Awards. The California Employer Advisory Council (CEAC) Veterans Employer of the Year 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 for a 2023 Veterans Employer of the Year Award is limited to California employers who are in compliance with all national, state, and local laws, and who 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.
Employer winners will be notified April 2023.
Ceremony Information
An in-person ceremony will take place in June 8-9, 2023 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, 222 N. Vineyard Ave, Ontario, CA 91764. The winners will be notified by email and honored during the 2023 CEAC Conference.
Nomination Form
Complete the 2023 CEAC Veterans Employer of the Year Nomination Form (PDF) to nominate an employer. Completed nomination forms must be received by email no later than, Friday, March 31, 2023.
Additional Information
- Email the Employment Development Department’s Marketing and Brand Management Office.
- Review the 2023 CEAC Veterans Employer of the Year Awards Flyer (PDF).
2023 Veterans Employer of the Year Awards listing with nominators
SMALL BUSINESS PRIVATE
Winner
National Veterans Foundation- Los Angeles, CA
Nominated by David Uyematsu, Local Veteran Employment RepresentativePRIVATE LARGE BUSINESS
Winner
United Parcel Service, Inc. (UPS) – Lathrop, CA
Nominated by Felicia Romo, Local Veteran Employment RepresentativeGOVERNMENT / PUBLIC SECTOR
Winner
United States Postal Service (USPS) District 1 – San Francisco, CA
Nominated by Raymond Creech, Local Veteran Employment Representative
2022 Veterans Employer of the Year Awards listing with nominators
PRIVATE SMALL BUSINESS
Winner
California Veterans Assistance Foundation – Bakersfield, CA
Nominated by: Richard Baca, LVER – EDD Bakersfield, CAPRIVATE LARGE BUSINESS
Winner
Joby Aviation, Inc. – Santa Cruz, CA
Nominated by: Raymond Creech, LVER- EDD Salinas, CAWinner
JVS SoCal – Los Angeles, CA
Nominated by: Vanessa Lopez, LVER – EDD San Gabriel Valley, CAWinner
United Parcel Service UPS – Ceres, CA
Nominated by: Felicia Romo, LVER – EDD Modesto, CAGOVERNMENT / PUBLIC SECTOR
Winner
The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire) – Sacramento, CA
Nominated by: Dennis Pearson, LVER – EDD Sacramento, CA