2009 Economic Awards winners

The National Economic Commission annually presents several awards during the Legion’s National Convention to honor employers who hire veterans, disabled veterans and older workers. Those who help veterans find employment are also recognized.

2009's winners:

Employer of the Year:

For companies and businesses dedicated to hiring veterans

Small Business

Millennium Security Services, LLC
Roswell, Ga.

Mid-Sized Business

Industrial Maintenance Services, Inc.
Escanaba, Mich.

Large Business

URS Corporation, EG&G Division
Germantown, Md.

Employer of the Disabled Award

Black Hills Service, Inc.
Box Elder, S.D.

Employer of Older Workers Award

Maule Air, Inc.
Moultrie, Ga.

Local Veterans Employment Representative of the Year

Michael S. Dembowski
Binghamton, N.Y.

Outstanding Disabled Veteran Outreach Program Specialist of the Year

Steve Lord
Meridian, Idaho

Outstanding Employment Service Office of the Year

WorkSource (Southside) Career Center
Jacksonville, Fla.