​​​​​​Energy Northwest is proud to announce that it has been recognized as a Military Friendly Employer for the tenth consecutive year, earning the 2025 designation. 

"Veterans embody resilience, honor and a commitment to serving a greater cause—qualities we are proud to welcome to Energy Northwest,” said CEO Bob Schuetz. “Receiving the Military Friendly Employer award for a decade affirms our respect and support for military personnel. As a veteran myself, I’m proud of the impact veterans make on our mission and our community." 

Thirty percent of Energy Northwest employees are veterans. 

Institutions earning the Military Friendly Employers designation were evaluated using both public data sources and responses from a proprietary survey. Over 1,200 companies participated in the Military Friendly survey. Methodology, criteria, and weightings were determined by VIQTORY with input from the Military Friendly Advisory Council of independent leaders in the military recruitment community. Final ratings were determined by combining an organization’s survey score with an assessment of the organization’s ability to meet thresholds for recruitment, new hire retention, employee turnover, and promotion and advancement of veterans and military employees.

“Organizations earning the Military Friendly Employers ​designation the have wholeheartedly invested in comprehensive and impactful initiatives that bring about positive, life-changing results for our valued service members, dedicated military spouses, and esteemed veterans within their ranks. We salute these exemplary employers who raise the bar and understand that hiring military personnel is not merely an act of goodwill but a testament to a standard that truly embodies sound business wisdom. Their commitment to integrating military personnel into their workforce not only reflects their compassion but also underscores their business acumen," said Kayla Lopez, Senior Director of Partnerships at Military Friendly. 

Energy Northwest will be showcased in the 2025 Military Friendly​ Employers in the Winter issue of G.I. Jobs magazine and on MilitaryFriendly.com 

About Military Friendly Employers:

Military Friendly is the standard that measures an organization’s commitment, effort, and success in creating sustainable and meaningful benefits for the military community. Over 2,800 organizations compete annually for Military Friendly® designation annually. Military Friendly® ratings are owned by Viqtory, Inc., a service-disabled, veteran-owned small business. Viqtory is not affiliated with or endorsed by the U.S. Department of Defense or the federal government. Results are produced via a rules-based algorithm. The data-driven Military Friendly® lists and methodology can be found at https://www.militaryfriendly.com/mfcguide/.