Home Donate About Us Services Careers News Events Ways to Help COVID-19 Updates Contact Awards History Awards Board of Directors Mission FAQ Home » About Us » Awards Awards Following is a partial list of awards received by Veterans Inc. over the years. 2018 – Veterans Inc. is accredited by CARF International. This accreditation provides a visible symbol that assures the public of a provider’s commitment to continually enhance the quality of services and programs, with a focus on the satisfaction of the persons served. 2016 – The Veterans Inc. Maine team is recognized by the Veterans Employment and Education Commission of The American Legion for their outstanding achievement in the employment of veterans in 2016 2015 – Veterans Inc. is accredited by CARF International. This accreditation provides a visible symbol that assures the public of a provider’s commitment to continually enhance the quality of services and programs, with a focus on the satisfaction of the persons served. 2015 – MetroWest Chamber of Commerce’s “Non Profit Partner of the Year” Award 2015 – Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce- Breakfast Club’s “25th Anniversary” Salute 2015 – Outstanding Member Award from the National Coalition for Homeless Veterans (NCHV), selected from more than 300 veterans’ organizations nationwide 2014 – Worcester Business Journal’s “Top Workplaces” Employee Health and Well Being (Small Employer) Award 2014 – Vice President of Finance, Development, & Administration, Allison Alaimo, was awarded the Outstanding Young Alumna Award from Worcester State University 2013 – Call of Duty Endowment “Seal of Distinction,” for Veterans Inc.’s efforts to help veterans in need, and specifically for effectiveness and efficiency in placing veterans in jobs 2012 – Employment & Training Program cited as a “Best Practice” by the U.S. Department of Labor and the NCHV; the program serves as a model for similar programs nationwide 2011 – Employment & Training Program cited as a “Best Practice” by the U.S. Department of Labor and the NCHV; the program serves as a model for similar programs nationwide 2009 – Outstanding Service Provider Award from General Eric K. Shinseki, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; chosen from more than 1,000 veterans’ organizations across the country 2009 – Outstanding Member Award from the National Coalition for Homeless Veterans (NCHV), recognizing “leadership in American’s homeless veteran assistance movement and the success of the organization’s housing development program;” selected from more than 250 veterans’ organizations nationwide 2007 – Employment & Training Program cited as a “Best Practice” by the U.S. Department of Labor and the NCHV; the program serves as a model for similar programs nationwide 2009 – Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce Breakfast Club Award recognizing services provided and Veterans Inc.’s new facility in Shrewsbury, MA 2007 – President & CEO Vincent Perrone received the Award of Merit from the Armed Forces Committee of Worcester County 2007 – Vice President of Finance, Development, & Administration, Allison Alaimo, was awarded the Unsung Heroine Award from the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women for her work on behalf of veterans 2004 – Employment & Training Program cited as a “Best Practice” by the U.S. Department of Labor and the NCHV; the program serves as a model for similar programs nationwide 2001 – Nonprofit Sector Achievement Award from the National Alliance to End Homelessness 2001 – Worcester County Food Bank Harvester Award 1997 – Extra Mile Award from the Massachusetts Housing & Shelter Alliance, for work to end homelessness c. 1995 – President & CEO Vincent Perrone was awarded an Outstanding Volunteer Service medal from the U.S. Air Force 1991 – Executive Director Denis Leary was awarded the Vision 2000 Community Service Award from the Worcester Telegram & Gazette Veterans Inc. receives the Call of Duty Endowment “Seal of Distinction.” They were there when we needed them... We must be there now that they need us. © 2021 Veterans Inc. All rights reserved.