At GCE, our awards and accreditations reflect the quality, integrity, and impact of our work. These honors recognize our operational excellence and our mission to create meaningful employment opportunities for people with disabilities nationwide.

Whether you’re a potential partner or job seeker, our achievements speak to a workplace where excellence is celebrated, contributions are valued and growth is supported.

Organizational awards

• Business Partnership Award (2025)
  Presented by SourceAmerica to Cherokee Federal for collaboration with GCE on expanding opportunities for people with disabilities.
• Military Friendly® Employer (2023–2026)
  LifeView Group (GCE’s parent organization) earned this recognition three years in a row for  commitment to the veteran community from hiring to career advancement.
• VETS Indexes Employer Award (2025-2026)
  LifeView Group (GCE’s parent organization) received a 4 Star designation for efforts to recruit, retain and support veterans.
• U.S. Veterans Magazine’s Top Milspouse Employer (2026)
  LifeView Group (GCE’s parent organization) earned this recognition for commitment to creating meaningful, flexible career opportunities for military families.
• Florida Governor’s Business Ambassador Award (2014)
  Recognized for GCE’s commitment to creating jobs for families in North Florida.

Certifications

• ISO 9001:2015 Certification by NQA
  Awarded this globally recognized certification for our robust quality management systems, demonstrating GCE’s commitment to consistently meeting customer and regulatory requirements while driving continuous improvement across operations. This achievement underscores our dedication to excellence for our customers, team members and community.
• CIMS-GB with Honors Certification (since 2012)
  Maintained voluntarily for over a decade, demonstrating commitment to sustainable, high-quality custodial operations.
• Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) International
  Awarded the highest level of accreditation by CARF International for Community Employment Services: Employment Support and Job Development.

In addition to being named a Military Friendly® Employer and recipient of the VETS Indexes Employer Award, GCE has been recognized as a Virginia Values Veterans (V3) certified organization, as well as a Department of Defense (DoD) Skillbridge provider. We also participate in the Army Partnership for Youth Success (PaYs) program and are proud to be listed in the National Resource Directory, a searchable database of resources specifically vetted for service members, veterans, family members and caregivers.

Barksdale Air Force Base, Bossier City, Louisiana

• General Curtis E. LeMay Award – Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC) Level (2026)
  Awarded to the Red River Dining Facility partnership—GCE and the Navy kitchen team—recognizing that
  their joint effort and performance as a team drove the selection.

Naval Station Newport, Rhode Island

• Captain Edward F. Ney Memorial Award (2023 and 2026)
  Colmer Dining Facility awarded for excellence in East Coast General Mess Category (2023). Ney Hall awarded for excellence in East Coast General Mess Category (2026).
• Five-Star Accreditation for Food Services (2025)
  14th accreditation for consistent excellence in Navy food operations.

Colorado Military Health System, U.S. Air Force, Fort Carson, Colorado

• Contact Center Site Certification, International Customer Management Institute (2025)
  Reflects GCE’s continued commitment to operational excellence and customer service with contact center management.

Naval Air Station Pensacola, Florida

• Five-Star Accreditation for Food Services (2001–2024)
  Awarded annually for sustained excellence in Navy food service.
• Captain Edward F. Ney Memorial Award (2010)
  Recognized as the top Navy food service operation in our category.
• Florida Exceptional Employer Award (2023)
  Honored for commitment to hiring individuals with disabilities.

Naval Construction Battalion Center, Gulfport, Mississippi

• Captain Edward F. Ney Memorial Award (2024)
  Colmer Dining Facility awarded for excellence in East Coast General Mess Category.
• Five-Star Accreditation for Food Services (2024)
  Recognized for meeting top-tier Navy food service standards.

U.S. Army, Fort Campbell, Kentucky

• Tennessee Employer of the Year (2024)
  Selected as winner for Tennessee Region 5 by Vocational Rehabilitation and Department of Human Services for GCE’s recruiting and outreach efforts.

Fort Knox, Kentucky

• Success Coin Recognition (2024)
  Honored by base engineers for outstanding custodial service.

Eglin Air Force Base – 7th Special Forces Group

• U.S. Army Connelly Award (2021 and 2023)
  Winner in “Active Field” and “Active Army Garrison” categories for outstanding food service.

MacDill Air Force Base, Tampa, Florida

• Customer Federal Military Award Recipient – SourceAmerica (2020)
  Custodial team contributed to the base’s national recognition from SourceAmerica.

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Army Base Fort Lewis, Tacoma, Washington

• U.S. Army Connelly Award (2018)
  Contributed to the base’s designation in “Active Army Field” category for outstanding food service.

Individual Honors

• Milton Cohen Leadership Award (2021)
  Rich Gilmartin (retired GCE executive) – Recognized for extraordinary leadership in the AbilityOne® Program.