Celebrating those who create opportunity
The Impact Awards recognize and celebrate the many accomplishments of businesses, community leaders, and military spouses as they create strong communities that support and provide economic opportunities for military spouses.
About the Awards
The 2025 award recipients were announced at the 9th Annual Military Spouse Employment Summit on May 21, 2025.
Presented to a person or entity for going above and beyond the call of duty to promote and protect economic opportunities for military spouses.
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2025 Recipient: Holly Dailey
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2024 Recipient: Hollyanne Milley
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2023 Recipient: Mollie Raymond
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2022 Recipient: The Honorable Cheryl Mason
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2021 Recipient: Suzie Schwartz
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2020 Recipient: Dawn Goldfein
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2019 Recipient: Sheila Casey
Presented to a volunteer for great contributions to strengthen and empower his or her communities and the military spouses in those communities.
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2025 Recipient: Nicole Morrison
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2024 Recipient: Rory Brosius
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2023 Recipient: Amy Schwartz
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2022 Recipient: Tracy Freedman
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2021 Recipient: Samantha Domingo
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2020 Recipient: Dr. Ingrid Herrera-Yee
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2019 Recipient: Mary Reding
Presented to a military spouse entrepreneur for serving as an example of entrepreneurial innovation by creating long-term economic opportunities for military families.
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2025 Recipient: Hallie Hattabaugh, Always Faithful Cleaning, LLC
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2024 Recipient: Christie Nix, Fireside Surf
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2023 Recipient: Jilan Hall-Johnson, The Sassy Biscuit Co.
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2022 Recipient: Instant Teams
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2021 Recipient: Jasmine Tiara, Black Wallet
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2020 Recipient: Maria Reed, CEO, Moving with the Military
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2019 Recipient: Call Sign Coffee Company
This award honors members of Congress who have demonstrated exceptional leadership in advancing policies that support military spouse employment and economic opportunity. It highlights the critical role of legislative advocacy in driving systemic change.
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2025 Recipient: House Armed Services Committee, 2024 Quality of Life Panel
Presented to a community and its leaders for their efforts to create a strong, inclusive community that allows military spouses to thrive both inside and outside of the gates.
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2025 Recipient: Hampton Roads
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2024 Recipient: State of Maryland
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2023 Recipient: State of Virginia
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2022 Recipient: State of Ohio
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2021 Recipient: Tampa
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2020 Recipient: Washington State
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2019 Recipient: City of San Antonio
This award recognizes an organization that has demonstrated outstanding impact through innovation and participation as a host company in military spouse fellowships. It celebrates innovation, mentorship, and a measurable commitment to creating meaningful career pathways.
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2025 Recipient: USAA
This award honors an employer that has implemented successful strategies to retain military spouse talent within their workforce. It spotlights long-term investment in flexibility, career development, and inclusive workplace practices.
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2025 Recipient: T-Mobile
The nomination period for the 2025 Impact Awards closed as of March 31, 2025.
