WeSalute (founded as Veterans Advantage) Awards
Awarding members of our armed forces and veterans who inspire us with their top leadership, major achievements, community service and other ways they continue to give back to our country.
Recognizing Our Veterans with WeSalute (founded as Veterans Advantage) Awards for Outstanding Service & Achievement
At WeSalute (founded as Veterans Advantage), we are lucky enough to speak with current or former servicemembers every day. We recognize that many of these individuals have shown selfless service to country or exceptional bravery during combat. We call them our heroes, but they humbly tell us that anyone would do what they did. But, in many ways, anyone who steps up to serve to protect our freedoms and our country is our hero.
WeSalute (founded as Veterans Advantage) recognizes many of these selfless, brave individuals that continue to be our heroes whether they remain in the military or after service in their civilian lives. We seek to honor them for their outstanding contributions to our society, their major leadership roles in our military, and for top achievements in their chosen profession.
Our WeSalute (founded as Veterans Advantage) Awards recognize as TopRank the members of our armed forces who have committed their lives and attained the highest ranks of leadership in service to our country.
We award veterans who have accomplished the top achievements within their chosen profession as TopVets or Celebvets for those in the media, entertainment or sports industries.
HeroVet is awarded to veterans who, after having served, continue their public service by giving back to their communities or by making outstanding contributions to our society.
VetFamily highlights those men and women of high achievement in the public or private sector, whose family member is a veteran or active duty serviceperson.
We hope you are as inspired by their stories as we are.
Military & Veterans Life
Cover Story: The Ultimate Sacrifice of Staff Sgt. Michael H. Ollis
From the streets of New Dorp to the rugged terrain of Afghanistan, U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Michael H. Ollis embodied the ultimate definition of "selfless service." Now, more than 12 years after his final act of valor, the Staten Island native is being recognized with the nation’s highest military decoration: the Medal of Honor.
Military & Veterans Life
A Century of Honor: Black History Month and the Tuskegee Legacy
Each February, we mark a profound milestone in the American story. This year signifies exactly 100 years since the inception of what we now know as Black History Month. What began as a visionary effort to recognize the integral role of African Americans in our national narrative has evolved over a century into a pillar of reflection, gratitude, and military honor.
Discounts & Benefits
VA Commission Seeks New Leader for Veterans Benefits
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has officially launched a high-level search for a new permanent leader to head the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA). The department announced the formation of a formal search commission tasked with identifying top-tier candidates for the critical role of Under Secretary for Benefits (USB).
WeSalute Awards
VetFamily: Mike Macdonald
Next week the Seattle Seahawks go up against the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LX, and Seahawk’s Head Coach Mike Macdonald’s military upbringing might help lead him to victory. At 38-years old, he’s one of the youngest coaches to reach the Super Bowl and he’s aiming to become the third-youngest to win. Born in Boston, his competitor’s territory, he hails from a military family. His father, Hugh, graduated from West Point and served in the U.S. Army from 1971 to 1977, while his grandfather served in World War II and his aunts served in Vietnam as nurses.
"Respect. Recognition. Rewards." for Our Military & Veterans
Our Co-founder and CEO, Scott Higgins, founded WeSalute (founded as Veterans Advantage) with the mission of recognizing Vietnam Veterans who had never received the support and respect they deserved for the sacrifices they made to serve America. Many of our Awards recipients are Vietnam Vets, and honoring them is a cause near and dear to Scott's heart.