2006 Winner
Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America, headquartered in Minneapolis, Minn., reached out to Iraqi children at the request of their deployed employee and sent 50 soccer balls and pumps to Iraq to be distributed.  The company also provided the employee with 100 percent of his pay and a laptop during his 18-month deployment.
Other 2006 winners.

2005 Winners

2004 Winner
The State of Minnesota has been legislatively proactive in the protection of Guard and Reserve members and sets the example for employers in Minnesota.

Recently the State of Minnesota passed legislation for mobilized members, which includes pay differential for mobilized state employees, protection for college students called to active duty, and state tuition reimbursement program funded by the State of Minnesota.

Additionally, the First Lady of the state has introduced a program that provides assistance to all Minnesota military members and their families called the First Lady’s Family Care Initiative.
Other 2004 winners.