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2023 - Summit Technical Solutions, LLC Honored with HIRE Vets Medallion Award Once Again

Summit Technical Solutions, LLC (STS) is honored to be among the 24 Colorado companies recognized with the HIRE Vets Medallion Award by the U.S. Department of Labor for 2023. This prestigious award recognizes employers that have demonstrated a sustained commitment to hiring, retaining, and promoting veterans in the workplace.

The HIRE Vets Medallion Award is the only federal-level veterans’ employment award that recognizes a company or organization’s commitment to veteran hiring, retention, and professional development. Award recipients are evaluated on their veteran hiring practices, retention rates, training and development programs, and overall support for veteran employees.

See all awardees at https://hirevets.gov/awardees

2022 Accolades

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2022 - STS Honored with HIRE Vets Medallion Award

Summit Technical Solutions, LLC (STS) is honored to be among the companies recognized with the HIRE Vets Medallion Award by the U.S. Department of Labor for 2022. This prestigious award recognizes that STS has demonstrated a sustained commitment to hiring, retaining, and promoting veterans in the workplace.

2021 Accolades

STS supports all areas of the United States Military
2021: Ranked #12 on Top 100 Women Owned Companies in ColoradoBiz Magazine!

Once gain, STS has been named on ColoradoBiz Magazine’s Top 100 Women Owned Companies! At #12, STS ranks in the Top 20 on the list for the fifth time! Companies on the list are evaluated for revenue growth, and the percentage of which the company is woman-owned. We are  honored to earn a place on this list once again, and for the continued recognition of our strength as a woman-owned small business in the great state of Colorado!

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2021: Ranked #57 on Top 200 Private Owned Companies in ColoradoBiz Magazine!

STS ranked #57 on ColoradoBiz Magazine’s Top 200 Private Companies list in 2021! Companies on the list are evaluated for revenue growth over the year. STS LLC is honored to place within the top 100 on this list, and for the continued recognition of our strength as a small business in the great state of Colorado!

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2021: STS is Recognized as a HIRE Vets Medallion Program Award Recipient for Fourth Year by U.S. Department of Labor

The HIRE Vets Medallion program started in 2018. Each year since, the Department of Labor has recognized companies who have consistently demonstrated a commitment to finding, hiring, and keeping veteran employees. In 2021, the HIRE Vets Medallion Program Awarded more than 600 companies, approximately 60 of whom were awarded for the third year. Our Veteran Owned small business is proud to be among those recognized through the HIRE Vets Medallion Program, receiving a Gold Medallion for medium sized employers, recognizing our continued commitment to hiring and retaining veterans at our organization.

 

This  HIRE Vets Medallion Program is the only federal award recognizing veteran employment. Recipients are evaluated based on criteria such as veteran hiring and retention percentages, veteran included leadership programs, and compensation and tuition assistance programs. In 2021, 22 companies in Colorado were recognized, 11 of which were in Colorado Springs, CO.

2020 Accolades

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2020: Ranked #14 on Top 100 Women Owned Companies in ColoradoBiz Magazine!

STS has once more been named on ColoradoBiz Magazine’s Top 100 Women Owned Companies in 2020! This year STS ranks #13, making the Top 20 on the list for the fourth time! Companies on the list are evaluated for revenue growth, and the percentage of which the company is woman-owned. Summit Technical Solutions, LLC is honored to earn a place on this list once again, and for the continued recognition of our strength as a woman-owned small business in the great state of Colorado!

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2020: STS is Recognized as a HIRE Vets Medallion Program Award Recipient for Third Year by U.S. Department of Labor

The HIRE Vets Medallion program started in 2018. Each year since, the Department of Labor has recognized companies who have consistently demonstrated a commitment to finding, hiring, and keeping veteran employees. In 2020, the HIRE Vets Medallion Program Awarded more than 600 companies, approximately 60 of whom were awarded for the third year. Our Veteran Owned small business is proud to be among those recognized through the HIRE Vets Medallion Program, receiving a Gold Medallion for medium sized employers, recognizing our continued commitment to hiring and retaining veterans at our organization.

 

This is the only federal award recognizing veteran employment. HIRE Vets Medallion Program recipients are evaluated based on criteria such as veteran hiring and retention percentages, veteran included leadership programs, and compensation and tuition assistance programs. In 2020, 25 other companies in Colorado were recognized, 13 of which were in Colorado Springs, CO.

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2020: Ranked #14 on Top 100 Women Owned Companies in ColoradoBiz Magazine!

STS has been named on ColoradoBiz Magazine’s Top 200 Private Owned Companies in 2020! This year STS ranks #47, making the Top 50 on the list! Companies on the list are evaluated for revenue growth, STS LLC is honored to earn a place on this list once again, and for the continued recognition of our strength as a small business in Colorado!

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2020: Celebrating Five Years as a Military Friendly® Employer!

STS is dedicated to hiring Veterans. We’re proud to be designated a Military Friendly Employer for the fifth consecutive year! The MFE award recognizes our dedication to recruiting, employing, and retaining veterans.

2019 Accolades

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2019: U.S. Department of Labor Recognizes STS as a HIRE Vets Medallion Program Award Recipient

Each year since 2018, the Department of Labor awards companies who have demonstrated commitment to recruiting, hiring, and retaining veteran employees. This year, the HIRE Vets Medallion Program Awarded 239 companies for their commitments. Summit Technical Solutions is proud to be among those recognized through the HIRE Vets Medallion Program, as we are committed to hiring veterans at every level of our organization.

 

The HIRE Vets Medallion Program is the only federal award for veteran employment. HIRE Vets Medallion Program recipients are evaluated based on criteria such as veteran hiring and retention percentages, compensation and tuition assistance programs, and leadership programs that include veterans. In 2019, ten other companies in Colorado were recognized, six of which are in Colorado Springs.

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2019: STS Celebrates Fourth Year as a Military Friendly® Employer

STS is dedicated to hiring Veterans. More than 65% of our workforce are veterans. We’re proud to share that STS has been designated a Military Friendly Employer for the fourth year in a row! The MFE award recognizes our dedication to recruiting, employing, and retaining veterans on our workforce.

2018 Accolades

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2018: STS Recognized by the U.S. Department of Labor as a HIRE Vets Medallion Program Demonstration Award Recipient

Summit Technical Solutions has received the 2018 HIRE Vets Medallion Program Demonstration Award from the U.S. Department of Labor, recognizing our commitment to recruiting, hiring, and retaining veterans. Our company earned the Gold Award for medium size businesses, and is honored to be among only 239 total recipients this year.

 

The HIRE Vets Medallion Program is the only federal-level award for veterans’ employment. Recipients of the 2018 HIRE Vets Medallion Program Demonstration Award were evaluated on a number of strict criteria including; veteran hiring and retention percentages, leadership programming, and compensation and tuition assistance programs. Only six other companies in Colorado Springs were recognizes by the Medallion program.

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2018: STS Celebrates Third Year on Military Friendly® Employers List

As a Veteran Owned Small Business in Colorado Springs, STS is dedicated to hiring veterans at all levels of the company. For the third year in a row, STS has been awarded for our dedication to engaging with, and regularly recruiting veterans. Once again, Victory Media has named Summit Technical Solutions, LLC a Military Friendly Employer.

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2018: Ranked #14 on Top 100 Women Owned Companies in ColoradoBiz Magazine

For the third year, STS has been named on ColoradoBiz Magazine’s Top 100 Women Owned Companies. This year STS ranks #14, making the Top 20 on the list for the third year! Named companies on the list are evaluated for growth over the recent years’, the woman-owned percentage of the company, and overall revenue. Summit Technical Solutions, LLC is honored to continue growing in place value, and the continued recognition our our strength as a woman-owned small business in the state of Colorado!

2017 Accolades

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2017: Named to Military Friendly® Employers List for Second Year

We’re dedicated to hiring veterans at Summit Technical Solutions, committed to their success within our organization. Awarding STS for our dedication to recruiting and engaging with veterans, Victory Media has named STS a Military Friendly Employer for the second year in a row.

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2017: COLORADOBIZ MAGAZINE Top 250 PRIVATE GROWING COMPANIES - #84

Making the list for the third year in a row, STS is named #84 by ColoradoBiz Magazine for the Top 250 Private Companies for 2017.

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2017: Ranked #18 on ColoradoBiz Magazine's Top 100 Women Owned Companies

STS ranks #18 on ColoradoBiz Magazine’s Top 100 Women Owned Companies, making the Top 20 on the list for the second year! Considering growth over years in business, what percentage of the company is owned by Women, and overall revenue, Summit Technical Solutions is proud to be recognized for its strength as a WOSB in the great state of Colorado!

2016 Accolades

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2016: COLORADOBIZ MAGAZINE Top 250 PRIVATE GROWING COMPANIES - #76

STS ranks #76 in Top 250 Private Companies for 2016 by ColoradoBiz Magazine.

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2016: Named to the 2017 Military Friendly® Employers List

Summit Technical Solutions is honored to announce that it has been named to Victory Media’s 2017 Military Friendly® Employers List! Military Friendly® Employers features more than 200 companies, and is the most powerful resource for veterans today.

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2016: COLORADO SPRINGS BUSINESS JOURNAL’S FASTEST GROWING COMPANY

Summit Technical Solutions, LLC has received the title of “Fastest Growing Company” by the Colorado Springs Business Journal for the second year. 2016 is a year of celebrations as our 15th year in business continues to be successful!

2016: INC. 5000 – RANKED AMONG THE NATION’S FASTEST-GROWING PRIVATE COMPANIES

Summit Technical Solutions was listed on the Inc. 5000 Nation’s Fastest-Growing companies in 2016, being recognized for our exceptional growth over the last three years.

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2016: Summit Technical Solutions Certified as a Great Place to Work!

Summit Technical Solutions, LLC has been certified as a great workplace by the independent analysts at Great Place to Work®. We earned this credential based on extensive ratings provided by employees in anonymous surveys! Read More.

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2016: Summit Technical Solutions is named a ColoradoBiz Top Company Finalist

Summit Technical Solutions is named one of three finalists in the Professional Services category for ColoradoBiz Magazine’s Top Company Awards!

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2016: Listed #16 on ColoradoBiz Magazine's Top 100 Women Owned Companies

STS has been listed as #16 on ColoradoBiz Magazine’s Top 100 Women Owned Companies in 2016! As a battle of revenues, growth over years in business, and percent of the company owned by Women, STS is proud, excited, and humbled to be highlighted for its strength as a Woman Owned Company across the state of Colorado.

2016: Inc. 50 Best Places to Work in 2016

STS has been named to the first-ever, Inc.’s Best Workplaces List in 2016! Inc.’s list is a magnifying glass on how innovative companies can truly raise the bar in hiring and keeping the best talent.

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2016: DHS Small Business Achievement Award

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has awarded Summit Technical Solutions a 2016 DHS Small Business Achievement Award! This award recognizes STS for demonstrated exceptional performance while providing records management and maintenance services on the Records Operations Support Services contract.

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Most valuable employer Military Finalist: Summit Technical Solutions
2016: Civilian Jobs WINNER! - Most Valuable Employer (MVE) for Military

CivilianJobs.com has Recognized Summit Technical Solutions as a 2016 Winner for Most Valuable Employers (MVE) for Military! We’re honored by this recognition, and we will continue to promote career opportunities for Veterans who are sincerely deserving of our appreciation. Read More.

Most valuable employer Military Finalist: Summit Technical Solutions
2016: Civilian Jobs Finalist - Most Valuable Employer (MVE) for Military

CivilianJobs.com has Recognized Summit Technical Solutions as a 2016 Finalist for Most Valuable Employers (MVE) for Military! We will continue to promote career opportunities for Veterans, as STS believes Veterans are sincerely deserving of our appreciation.

2015 & Prior Accolades

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2015: Colorado Springs Business Journal Women of Influence: Kelly Terrien

Kelly Terrien was named one of 2015’s Women Of Influence by the Colorado Springs Business Journal. Kelly Terrien epitomizes the character of a genuine leader who actively focuses upon…
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2015: COLORADO SPRINGS BUSINESS JOURNAL’S FASTEST GROWING COMPANY

Started in 2001, the worldwide provider of sophisticated technology solutions, Summit Technical Solutions, LLC celebrates 14 years in business…
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2015: COLORADOBIZ MAGAZINE TOP 250 PRIVATE GROWING COMPANIES - #77

Summit Technical Solutions ranks #77 on ColoradoBiz list of Top 250 Private Companies for 2015.

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2015: AMERICAN LEGION DEPARTMENT OF COLORADO EMPLOYER OF VETERANS

The American Legion Department of Colorado awarded Summit Technical Solutions, LLC a 2015 Employer of Veterans Award, recognizing STS for dedication in hiring veterans. STS, LLC  surpassed the 10% qualifying requirement… Read more »

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2014: LEE’S SUMMIT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RES IN MOTUS (BUSINESS IN MOTION) FINALIST

Res in Motus awards are considered by assessing many things, including the business’s service to the community, evaluating prudent business practice, stability/growth, and evaluating growth in number of employees. Summit Technical Solutions showcased all of these, and more, and was selected as a finalist by the Chamber committee.

2012: INC. 5000 – RANKED 1,487 AMONG THE NATION’S FASTEST-GROWING PRIVATE COMPANIES

Summit Technical Solutions was listed on the Inc. 5000 Nation’s Fastest-Growing companies in 2012, being recognized for over 200% Growth in three years.STS was ranked 1,487 on the list of Fastest Growing Private Companies in the US.

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2011: COLORADO SMALL BUSINESS PERSON OF THE YEAR

Kelly Terrien, President and CEO of Summit Technical Solutions, LLC has been named by the Small Business Association as 2011 Small Business Person of the Year. STS is an (8)a, Woman Owned, Veteran Owned, and…
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2010: COLORADO SBA WOMEN IN BUSINESS CHAMPION OF THE YEAR

Women in Business Champion of the Year for 2011 was awarded to Kelly Terrien, President and CEO of Summit Technical Solutions, LLC.Terrien has successfully grown her small business, established in 2001 with only one employee, to a company that, in 2010, employs over 350 employees.

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2010: RAYTHEON “WOMEN IN ENGINEERING”

Kelly Terrien was recognized at Raytheon’s 5th Annual Diversity Event on August 13, 2010. Kelly was given a “Women In Engineering” award, celebrating her years of success as Owner and CEO of Summit Technical Solutions.

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2007: ENTREPRENEUR HOT 500 - 2007'S FASTEST GROWING BUSINESS

According to Entrepreneur, only 95,000 businesses-or 0.5 percent of the 19 million businesses who were evaluated for the Hot 500 Fastest Growing Businesses met qualifying criteria. STS was recognized for their growth over the last 3 years, and ranked on the Hot 500 List by Entrepreneur in 2007.

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2005: STS RECEIVES 8(A) AND SBD CERTIFICATIONS

The SBA 8(a) Business Development Program assists small businesses gain easier access to the economic mainstream. To graduate from the 8(a) Business Development Program, STS had to meet many standards as a small business, and Woman Owned Business, including the ability to demonstrate a strong potential for business success.