Starkey Receives Prestigious Pro Patria Award for Support of National Guard and Reserve Employees

EDEN PRAIRIE, MINNESOTA — Starkey has been named a recipient of the 2026 Pro Patria Award, the highest honor presented by a state committee of the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR). The award recognizes Starkey for its support of employees serving in the National Guard and Reserve through workplace policies, leadership, and support for military service members and their families....

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✦ Clinical Takeaway ✦

No actionable change — this is a corporate social responsibility award with no clinical or product implications.

✦ Why It Matters ✦

While not clinically significant, the recognition highlights Starkey's employer practices and may influence its reputation among staff and potential hires in the audiology workforce.

✦ Key Points ✦

01Starkey received the 2026 ESGR Pro Patria Award for supporting National Guard and Reserve employees.
02The Pro Patria Award is the highest ESGR award given at the state level to employers.
03This is a workplace and corporate culture recognition, not a clinical or product development announcement.
04No product, clinical, or research information is included in this announcement.

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Starkey was named a 2026 Pro Patria Award recipient by the ESGR.

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