Texas Tribal Buffalo Project Honored with 2025 HIRE Vets Gold Medallion Award
We’re proud to share that Texas Tribal Buffalo Project has been selected as a 2025 HIRE Vets Gold Medallion Award recipient by the U.S. Department of Labor — the only federal-level award recognizing organizations for excellence in recruiting, employing, and retaining America’s veterans.
The HIRE Vets Medallion Program, established by the HIRE Vets Act of 2017, honors employers across the nation who demonstrate an outstanding commitment to veteran employment and professional development. Texas Tribal Buffalo Project met the rigorous standards required for the Gold Medallion, showcasing our dedication to supporting those who have served our country while advancing meaningful work rooted in community, sustainability, and land stewardship.
“Veterans bring invaluable skills, discipline, and leadership to our mission,” said [Insert Spokesperson’s Name/Title]. “This recognition reflects our belief in creating pathways that honor service — to our nation, to the land, and to future generations.”
The official award ceremony will take place on November 7, 2025, where Texas Tribal Buffalo Project will be formally recognized among this year’s distinguished honorees. Following the ceremony, our organization will appear on the official HIRE Vets Awardee Map at HIREVets.gov/Awardees.
This award is not only a milestone for our organization but also a testament to the veterans who continue to shape and strengthen our work. Their leadership and lived experience enrich every aspect of our mission to restore the relationship between the Indigenous people of Texas and the buffalo, honoring both cultural and ecological resilience.
We extend deep gratitude to the U.S. Department of Labor and the HIRE Vets Medallion Program for this recognition — and to our veteran team members whose dedication and service continue to guide our collective path forward.
About the HIRE Vets Medallion Award
The HIRE Vets Medallion Award is the only federal award that recognizes employers for exceptional achievement in veteran employment. Employers are evaluated based on their veteran hiring and retention practices, with award levels of Platinum and Gold.
Learn more at www.HIREVets.gov.
About Texas Tribal Buffalo Project
Texas Tribal Buffalo Project is a Native-led nonprofit dedicated to reconnecting Indigenous people of Texas with the buffalo, the land, and each other. Through sustainable agriculture, cultural education, and community healing, we work to restore balance and sovereignty while building pathways for future generations.