Herndon, Virginia. December 1, 2025 –Indigo IT was recognized as a recipient of the 2025 Platinum HIRE Vets Medallion Award by U.S. Department of Labor. Indigo IT earned the Platinum Award after applying earlier this year. The Honoring Investments in Recruiting and Employing American Military Veterans Act (HIRE Vets Act) Medallion Program is the only federal award program that recognizes employers who successfully recruit, hire, and retain veterans.
“It is truly an honor to receive this meaningful award for the fifth consecutive year, and to be recognized as a Platinum Awardee for the third time”, said Denise Garcia Van Wyngaardt, CEO of Indigo IT. “We actively seek out veteran talent, recognizing the unique skills and perspectives they bring. Through tailored onboarding and training programs, we aim to empower our veterans to thrive in their careers, ensuring they feel valued and supported every step of the way. This recognition reflects our unwavering commitment to supporting veterans and the veteran community, and we look forward to continuing our efforts in fostering their professional success.”
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; pay compensation and tuition assistance programs for veterans. More than 1,600 employers have earned a HIRE Vets Medallion Award since 2019.
About Indigo IT
Indigo IT, founded in 2001, is a Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) and Minority-Owned Small Business (MOSB). We are a General Services Administration (GSA) Multiple Award Schedule holder and a trusted service provider to government agencies seeking innovative Cloud, Cybersecurity, and Enterprise Solutions. As prime contractors on the Army Information Technology Enterprise Solutions – 3 Services (ITES-3S) Government-Wide Acquisition Contract (GWAC) and the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Systems Engineering, Technology, and Innovation (SETI) Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract—through our joint venture, IE-Tek (Innovation Evolution Technologies)—we offer flexible contract vehicles to meet mission-critical needs.
We understand that our Defense and civilian customers rely on critical IT infrastructures that must remain reliable, available, and optimized. We are mission-focused and maintain a sense of urgency in anticipating and supporting our customers’ technology goals and objectives. Our ability to think beyond today ensures our clients remain ahead of emerging IT challenges and opportunities. For more information or to connect with us please visit, www.indigoit.com.
About the HIRE Vets Medallion Program:
The HIRE Vets Medallion Award is earned by businesses that demonstrate unparalleled commitment to attracting, hiring and retaining veterans. The 2026 HIRE Vets Medallion Award application period will open to employers on Jan. 31, 2026. For more information about the program and the application process, visit HIREVets.gov.
There are different awards for large employers (500-plus employees), medium employers (51-499 employees), and small employers (50 or fewer employees). Additionally, there are two award tiers: platinum and gold.
