Herndon, Virginia. November 12, 2026 – The U.S. Department of Labor has recognized Indigo IT as one of the 772 recipients of the 2026 HIRE Vets Medallion Award. 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 Award 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 sixth consecutive year and to be recognized as a Platinum Awardee for the fourth time,” said Denise Garcia Van Wyngaardt, CEO of Indigo IT. “We love our Veteran workforce and 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 the Veteran community and contributing to their professional success.”
Indigo IT joins 772 other companies from 47 states, plus the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico, who have shown a commitment to hiring veterans, as well as ensuring they have a long-term career and growth plan that uses the diverse skills they acquired through their military service. Recipients of the 2026 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. Nearly 2,300 employers have earned a total of 6,143 HIRE Vets Medallion Awards 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 2027 HIRE Vets Medallion Award application period will open to employers on Jan. 31, 2027. 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.
