On November 12, 2026, Ken Hartman received the 2026 "Hire Your Heroes President's Award for Lifetime Achievement".

Ken Hartman accepted the award while highlighting that the achievement belongs to the many volunteers, recruiters, board members, and corporate sponsors who have supported the mission. He emphasized that OCS provides young service members with a pocket guide titled "Why We Take the Oath," which helps them understand the constitutional principles they are swearing to support and defend.