VIENNA, Va., May 8, 2025 ~ Indianapolis, May 7, 2025 - SourceAmerica®, a leading AbilityOne® authorized enterprise, held its annual Xforce Conference where it announced the winners of its national 2025 Achievement Awards. These awards recognize exceptional work ethic, success and leadership in advancing employment opportunities for people with disabilities in the workforce.

At a time when more than 70 million U.S. adults report having a disability, the unemployment rate for working-age individuals with disabilities is at a staggering 8.1%, which is more than double the national unemployment rate of 3.9% for those without disabilities. In light of this, SourceAmerica's Achievement Awards serve as an important reminder of the crucial role that disability employment plays in strengthening America's workforce.

Richard Belden, President and CEO of SourceAmerica, emphasized the organization's commitment to connecting individuals with disabilities to meaningful employment opportunities with competitive pay and advancement prospects. He stated, "Each award serves as a testament to how the AbilityOne Program delivers proven, cost-effective solutions that connect those with disabilities to meaningful employment."

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The Employee Excellence category recognized outstanding individuals who have shown exceptional character and achievement in their work. David Cahill from Employment Horizons Inc., based in Cedar Knolls, New Jersey received the William M. Usdane Award while Shawn Jones from Pacific Coast Community Services in San Francisco was honored with the Evelyne Villines Award for advancement into management.

The Honor Roll for Veterans Award was presented to Andres Rugerio from InspiriTec Inc., based in Louisville, Kentucky for his outstanding achievements in his work. Robin Emanuel from Southeastern Kentucky Rehabilitation Industries (SEKRI) in Corbin received the Tom Miller Advocacy Award for her self-advocacy and exceptional achievements.

In addition to recognizing individuals, SourceAmerica also honored nonprofit agencies and business partners who have made significant contributions towards advancing disability employment. The Corporate Source from San Juan, Puerto Rico received the Quality Excellence Award for their performance excellence and high customer satisfaction. The Government Contracts Award for excellence in AbilityOne contract performance was presented to Columbia Ability Alliance from Richland, Washington.

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The Business Partnership Award was given to Cherokee Federal in Tulsa, Oklahoma for their collaboration with Global Connections to Employment. The Military Customer Award was presented to Davis-Monthan Air Force Base in Tucson, Arizona for their commitment to disability employment.

The SourceAmerica Achievement Awards serve as a platform to celebrate and showcase the success and excellence within the field of disability employment. Through these awards, SourceAmerica continues to drive efforts towards creating a more inclusive workforce and strengthening America's economy.

To learn more about SourceAmerica or the Achievement Awards, please visit SourceAmerica.org.

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