COVINGTON, KY – April 27, 2026 – STEP has been recognized as a 4 Star Employer in the 2026 VETS Indexes Employer Awards — in recognition of the organization's strong commitment to recruiting, hiring, retaining, developing, and supporting veterans and the military-connected community, VETS Indexes announced today.
Click this link to see all of the awardees: 2026 Award Results
“STEP CG LLC has demonstrated meaningful and measurable support for veterans and the military-connected community through its commitment to building opportunities for those who served,” said Nicholas Antaki, President of VETS Indexes. “As we launch our new awards platform and enhanced survey experience in 2026, we are making it easier than ever for organizations to showcase their veteran employment initiatives and benchmark their progress. Employers like STEP CG LLC continue to set the standard and help drive the future of veteran employment forward.”
VETS Indexes recognized participating organizations across the following award levels: 5 Star Employer, 4 Star Employer, 3 Star Employer, and Recognized Employer. Not every responding organization received an award — only those that demonstrated a strong commitment to veterans, members of the National Guard and Reserves, and military spouses. Awards were announced this morning at the Employing U.S. Vets Conference held at the New York Athletic Club.
Participating organizations included companies large and small, government agencies and departments, nonprofit organizations, colleges, and universities, all working to strengthen employment opportunities and support systems for the military-connected community.
As the most objective and comprehensive evaluation of veteran employers, the VETS Indexes Employer Awards program has set a new standard in veteran employment data. VETS Indexes and its Employer Awards have been featured on CNBC, Fox Business and BNN Bloomberg, as well as military-specific outlets, including Military.com, Military Times and Stars & Stripes. This in-depth survey and recognition program analyzes employers' policies, practices, and outcomes in detail, across the following 5 categories:
- Veteran job candidate recruiting and hiring
- Veteran employee development and retention
- Veteran-inclusive policies and culture
- Support for members of the National Guard and Reserves
- Military spouse/family support
For more information on the process and methodology behind the VETS Indexes Employer Awards, please see our: Methodology. To register and participate in next year's survey, sign-up here: 2027 VETS Indexes Employer Awards.
ABOUT VETS INDEXES
VETS Indexes is a leading voice on veteran employment issues, overseeing the VETS Indexes Employer Awards, hosting the Employing U.S. Vets Conference, unearthing unique and unprecedented data on veteran employment through the Veteran Employment Benchmarking Service, and developing custom indexes, linked to financial products, that track the performance of the publicly traded companies that have established themselves as the best employers for veterans. The VETSX and VTRNIX indexes were created on the premise that the companies that make the best use of the highly talented, yet under-valued, talent pool that veterans represent will ultimately see a benefit to their bottom lines. As the world’s first resource for U.S.-veteran-themed indexes, our mission is to provide innovative solutions that recognize the value created by the mission-critical mindset, unique skills, and specialized training that veterans bring to the workplace. Our mission also includes a commitment to always donate a significant portion (target of 20% and no less than 5%) of our net profits to charitable organizations that support veterans and their families. Learn more about us at VETSIndexes.com and follow us on social media channels via LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and X.
About STEP:
STEP is an award-winning nationwide technology engineering firm supporting Fortune 500 companies, large healthcare organizations, state and local governments, and educational institutions. STEP delivers innovative solutions in the areas of 5G, secure networking, private cellular, managed services, and cloud. By focusing on business outcomes, STEP helps customers thrive in today’s connected world. Learn more at STEP's website or follow on Twitter, LinkedIn, and Facebook.
Contact:
Katie Johnson
513-795-6000 ext.3117
kjohnson@stepcg.com
