City of Austin Honored as 2026 VETS Indexes 4 Star Employer

The City of Austin is proud to announce that it has been named a 4 Star Employer in the 2026 VETS Indexes Employer Awards, a national recognition celebrating organizations that meaningfully support veterans, service members, and military families.

This recognition reflects the City’s ongoing efforts to create pathways for veterans to thrive in civilian careers, provide support for National Guard and Reserve members, and ensure military spouses have access to stable employment opportunities. The VETS Index program analyzes employer policies, practices, and outcomes across five categories:

• Veteran job candidate recruiting and hiring
• Veteran employee development and retention
• Veteran inclusive‑ policies and culture
• Support for National Guard and Reserve members
• Military spouse and family support

“This recognition reflects our dedication to recruiting, hiring, and supporting veterans and military-connected employees,” said Susan Sinz, Austin Human Resources Director. “Their skills and experience are vital to the strength of our workforce and the services we provide to the community.”

To view the full list of awardees, visit 2026 Award Results.

About VETS Indexes
The VETS Indexes Employer Awards are considered the most comprehensive and data driven evaluation of veteran‑ ‑inclusive employment practices. VETS Indexes is a leading voice on veteran employment issues, overseeing the VETS Indexes Employer Awards, hosting the Employing U.S. Vets Conference, and producing industry ‑leading data through the Veteran Employment Benchmarking Service.

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.