Navy Employer Recognition Event

SAN DIEGO (June 11, 2024) Navy Reserve employers take a tour of amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7) during the Navy Employer Recognition Event (NERE). NERE is a professional recognition event for outstanding civilian employers of Navy Reserve Sailors that have demonstrated exceptional support for their citizen-Sailor employees above and beyond the requirements of the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act. NERE also provides selected civilian employers of Navy Reserve Sailors with a first-hand look at the capabilities, roles, and missions of the U.S. Navy Reserve.(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jacob D. Bergh)

Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Raymond Maddocks

SAN DIEGO (June 11, 2024) A California sea lion with the U.S. Marine Mammal Program catches a fish as part of a marine mammal demonstration during Navy Employer Recognition Event (NERE) 2023. NERE is a professional recognition event for outstanding civilian employers of Navy Reserve Sailors that have demonstrated exceptional support for their citizen-Sailor employees above and beyond the requirements of the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act. NERE also provides selected civilian employers of Navy Reserve Sailors with a first-hand look at the capabilities, roles, and missions of the U.S. Navy Reserve. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jacob D. Bergh)

230607-N-IC246-1338 SAN DIEGO (June 7, 2023) Mark Xitco, director of the Navy’s Marine Mammal Program, addresses employers during a marine mammal demonstration during Navy Employer Recognition Event (NERE) 2023. NERE is a professional recognition event for outstanding civilian employers of Navy Reserve Sailors that have demonstrated exceptional support for their citizen-Sailor employees above and beyond the requirements of the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act. NERE also provides selected civilian employers of Navy Reserve Sailors with a first-hand look at the capabilities, roles, and missions of the U.S. Navy Reserve. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Raymond Maddocks)

Navy Employer Recognition Event (NERE)

The 2026 Navy Employer Recognition Event (NERE) will be held on June 11, 2026, in San Diego, California.

Employer support is essential for SELRES to achieve warfighting readiness, support the mission of the Navy Reserve, and defend our nation. In demonstrating dedication to their citizen-sailors, outstanding employers ease the burden that SELRES experience when serving in two professions. NERE provides an opportunity for the Navy Reserve to reward many of these employers with a celebration of their contributions.

Commander, Navy Reserve Force (CNRF) selects a representative sampling of outstanding employers from various industries around the United States.

SELRES are encouraged to provide a detailed summary of employer contributions to inform the selection process, and continue to nominate their companies (in subsequent years) even if they are not selected to attend NERE 2026. Invitations will go to executive-level leaders of the selected civilian company.

Nominees must be from non-government, civilian companies.

The portal is now open for Selected Reserve (SELRES) Sailors to nominate employers for an invitation to attend.

SELRES members wishing to nominate their civilian employers for this significant opportunity can do so by visiting the NERE nomination portal at:

https://forms.osi.apps.mil/r/HYBAtF5Zv2

ESGR also accepts nominations for Patriot Award Employer Recognition on a rolling basis.

For details, visit: https://www.esgr.mil/Employer-Awards/Patriot-Award/Form

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Official Disclaimer

This webpage solely recognizes employment practices supportive of Navy Reserve members. Names and links on this webpage do not imply endorsement of any organization’s products or services by the U.S. Navy or any U.S. government body.

Background

What is NERE?

NERE recognizes civilian employers who provide outstanding support to Reserve Sailors in their organizations.

It is an all-day event including tours of Navy ships, aircraft and facilities. Transportation and lunch are provided for guests.

NERE concludes with a dinner reception with the Chief of Navy Reserve and Commander, Navy Reserve Forces Command, as well as other flag officers.

For Navy Reserve Sailors, if your employer has provided you and your family with outstanding support as you serve in our great Navy, please consider nominating your leadership to attend NERE 2025.