ASLRRA’s Veterans Engagement Award honors railroad members that demonstrate positive policies toward U.S. veterans and that implement unique programs and practices to hire, recognize, support and engage veterans in the workplace and the broader community. Learn more about the award criteria by clicking the button below.
NEW for the 2026 award: Only individual ASLRRA Class II and III railroad members are eligible for this award. Parent and holding companies cannot submit a nomination as a single entity, but each railroad owned by a holding company can submit its own nomination.
Nominations can be submitted via online form. The nomination period has closed for the year.
When submitting nominations, railroads will be asked to submit data and answer questions about the railroad's veteran recruitment, recognition and retention efforts, as well as community work and other external awareness initiatives.
Submissions will be evaluated based both on objective data and responses to open-ended questions. Organizations are encouraged to provide as much detail as possible. Supporting materials such as photographs, video and press coverage are also highly encouraged.
The strongest nominations will provide ample evidence and a strong narrative to demonstrate outstanding commitment to veterans and military servicemembers in the workplace and the community.
The winner will receive their award during ASLRRA's Annual Convention.
