December 19, 2024
Congratulations to a true Military advocate Ally Casteel, SPHR for winning the ESGR Patriot Award. She was nominated for the award by Dwan Contreras, Chaplain, US Army Reserves. This prestigious award was presented today by Marie Waxel, ESGR Representative and WAAY-TV Assistant News Director and Evening News Anchor. The Patriot Award reflects the extraordinary efforts Ally makes to help our citizen warriors balance their professional and military careers. Unlike other awards, the Patriot Award is presented to individual supervisors, not to entire organizations, making this recognition extra special. Ally’s nomination comes as no surprise. As the Director of HR and PM at OSS, Ally not only knows how to care for her team but also excels in her leadership role. Leveraging over 25 years of experience in government contracting, Ally embodies dedication, support, and excellence in all she does. The ESGR Patriot Award recognizes employers for implementing employment policies and practices that are supportive of their employees’ participation in the National Guard and Reserve. The award reflects efforts made to support citizen warriors through measures such as flexible schedules, time off prior to and after deployment, caring for families, and granting leaves of absence if needed. Reservists can nominate their employers for the Patriot Award year-round on the ESGR website.