U.S. Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-DeRemer recognized LiveOak Fiber as a recipient of the 2025 HIRE Vets Medallion Award during an award ceremony presented by the U.S. Department of Labor. LiveOak Fiber earned the Gold award after applying earlier this year and is one of only a handful of broadband providers in the region to receive this federal honor. The Honoring Investments in Recruiting and Employing American Military Veterans Act (HIRE Vets Act) Medallion Award Program is the only federal award program that recognizes employers who successfully recruit, hire, and retain veterans.  

“We are honored to be recognized by the Department of Labor with the 2025 HIRE Vets Medallion Award,” said Jen Powers, Chief People Officer of LiveOak Fiber. “Veterans bring invaluable leadership, discipline, and teamwork to our organization. Supporting their transition to civilian careers and long-term professional growth is a core part of our company culture.”

LiveOak Fiber joins 886 other companies from 48 states, plus the District of Columbia, Guam and Puerto Rico, who have shown a commitment to hiring veterans, but also ensuring that they have a long-term career and growth plan that uses the diverse skills they acquired through their military service.  

“I’m proud to work for a company that truly honors service,” said Corey Faith, Director of IT & Customer Service at LiveOak Fiber, U.S. Army Veteran. “This award reflects our commitment to building strong, diverse teams right here in Florida and Georgia, and to giving back to the communities we call home.”

 Recipients of the 2025 HIRE Vets Medallion Award meet rigorous employment and veteran integration assistance criteria, including veteran hiring and retention percentages; availability of veteran-specific resources; leadership programming for veterans; dedicated human resource efforts; and pay, compensation, and tuition assistance programs for veterans. Over 2,200 employers have earned a total of 5,371 HIRE Vets Medallion Awards since 2019.