Cintas Corporation announced its Maumelle, Little Rock and Searcy, Ark. facilities have received the Outstanding Veteran Employer Award from ARVets, an organization that provides support and resources for military personnel, veterans and their families. Cintas is the first company in Arkansas to be honored for its relationship with ARVets clients and its support of veteran jobseekers in Arkansas.

“Thanks to supporters like Cintas, America has made great strides in hiring veterans over the last few years,” said Alyse Eady, Miss Arkansas 2010 and gala presenter for the night. “We are well on our way to repaying the debt that we owe our nation’s heroes.”

Cintas Corporation has been consistently recognized for its support of the military and has been listed among the Top 50 Military Friendly Employers by G.I. Jobs magazine for the past seven consecutive years.

“At Cintas, we have a robust military recruiting program,” said Mathew Hoppis, Cintas location 570 general manager. “We are dedicated to hiring those who have served in the armed forces.”