Nathaniel and Seth Wade’s Orlando defense company has earned awards in the past.
But a recent honor for their IT company Nighthawk Cyber just hits a little bit different for the two U.S. military veterans.
The company recently landed a 2024 Gold HIRE Vets Medallion Award from the U.S. Department of Labor.
Nathaniel Wade said the award affirmed the company’s identity as a firm focused on helping those who dedicate their lives to service.
“There is a deeper meaning,” said Wade, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran. “Veterans write a blank check for the nation through sacrifice and service that includes their families. We are blessed to be recognized.”
It’s the first time that Nighthawk has won the award but Wade says there is still work to do.
The Department of Labor has a platinum-level award he hopes to pursue next year.
“I have already tasked our folks to learn what is required to achieve that level every year,” he said. “We will achieve this through consistency and remaining committed to our ethos and company values.
Nighthawk also recently was awarded an Employer Award for its level of veteran employment.
The company recently expanded its footprint, hiring workers in Maryland in support of U.S. Cybercommand. The company launched in 2021 and is headquartered at UCF’s Business Incubation Program.
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