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August 27, 2024

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GOVCON UPDATE

Announcing the 2024 GovCon Awards Finalists

On August 15th, NVC and the Professional Services Council (PSC) announced the finalists for the 22nd Annual Greater Washington Government Contractor Awards (GovCon Awards), the premier awards event for the Washington area government contracting community. Established in 2002, the GovCon Awards have attracted over 1,000 industry and government leaders to honor the exceptional efforts of local government contracting professionals and businesses.


Come celebrate these Greater Washington businesses and leaders who support our state and federal missions with us on November 6th at the annual awards event, taking place at the Ritz-Carlton Tysons Corner. The awards are presented to the Contractor of the Year in four revenue categories and Executive of the Year in three revenue categories. The 2024 GovCon Awards Finalists are:


2024 GOVCON Finalists (NVC members are in bold)

Contractor of the Year, Up To $25 Million:

  • BLN24
  • Bravium Consulting
  • Forge Group
  • ITegrity
  • Partner Forces
  • Strategic Engineering Solutions

 

Contractor of the Year, $25 – 75 Million:

  • BrainGu
  • BryceTech
  • Coforma
  • Digital Infuzion
  • Gunnison Consulting
  • Jefferson Consulting

 

Contractor of the Year, $75 – 300 Million:

  • MetroStar Systems
  • Prescient Edge Corporation
  • Steampunk
  • The Nakupuna Companies
  • Two Six Technologies


Contractor of the Year, Over $300 Million:

  • AMERICAN SYSTEMS
  • DCS Corporation
  • Guidehouse
  • Parsons Corporation
  • Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC)

Contractor of the Year, Over $300 Million:

  • AMERICAN SYSTEMS
  • DCS Corporation
  • Guidehouse
  • Parsons Corporation
  • Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC)

 

Executive of the Year, Up to $75 Million:

  • Anil Boinapalli, Sky Solutions 
  • Jonathan Evans, B&A
  • Brittney Killen, Forge Group
  • Aaron Moak, PingWind
  • Rob Schroder, SteerBridge

 

Executive of the Year, $75 – 300 Million:

  • Greg Fitzgerald, ITC Federal
  • Alexander Granados, Prescient Edge Corp
  • Larysa Kautz, Melwood Horticultural Training Center
  • Ed Kearney, Kearney & Company
  • Joe Linza, Lynker

 

Executive of the Year, Over $300 Million:

  • Jennifer Felix, ASRC Federal
  • John Heller, Amentum
  • Scott McIntyre, Guidehouse
  • David Wajsgras, Intelsat


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REGIONAL NEWS

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

Veteran-Led Discussion at the Military Women’s Memorial

Last week's NOVA VetNet event was a tremendous success! NVC and ZeroMils welcomed Founder of Movement Rx and Marine Veteran, Dr. Theresa Larson, at the prestigious Military Women’s Memorial Tuesday evening. Dr. Larson discussed ways corporate America can foster healthy veteran culture, using her expert insights as a recognized advocate on bridging the gap between employee culture and Regional leadership. Attendees learned exclusive strategies that can boost productivity, building a thriving workplace environment that helps people stay motivated, both in and out of the workplace.

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UPCOMING SIGNATURE EVENTS

2024 Distinguished Service Awards

September 17th | 8:30-10:30AM | Army Navy Country Club

Military veterans stand out for their exceptional ability to innovate and develop enduring, impactful businesses, more than any other entrepreneurs in America. NVC hosts the Distinguished Service Awards, a premier event in the Greater Washington Region celebrating the leadership and prosperity of veteran-owned businesses. Along with an elite keynote speaker, DSA winners are showcased at a powerful morning ceremony that draws a who's who of military and veteran business leaders. Join us at the Army Navy Country Club on September 17th at 8:30AM to honor our finalists and awardees.

See the Finalists and Register Here

VIRTUAL

UPCOMING MONTHLY EVENTS

Greater Washington Apprentice Network

September 3rd | 2-3PM

Speaker: Tamara Drpic, Associate Manager, Talent Acquisition Programs, Ellucian

Register Here


DEI Connects - members-only event

September 17th | 2-3PM

Speaker: Tashi Carper, Vice President of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Leidos

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MEMBER NEWS

Thompson Greenspon is pleased to announce that Gray Coyner, Principal and Construction & Real Estate Niche Leader, has been appointed the 2024–25 President-Elect for the Construction Industry CPAs and Consultants Association (CICPAC). Learn more here.


Join Easterseals at the National Harbor Waterfront Plaza on Saturday, September 21st for our Walk With Me event. This event welcomes walkers, riders, dogs (leashed), and anyone who believes in inclusion, access, and high-quality care for children and adults, people with disabilities, and military families. This year, we're paying special tribute to our military veterans and their families. Register and learn more here.


Join Appian and Children’s National Hospital as they host their special charity event supporting pediatric healthcare on September 12th, from 5PM – 8PM. The Backyard Bash will include backyard games and activities for all ages, including live music, a magician, face painting, and more. Also, this collaboration will contribute to the medical care and support services that Children’s National Hospital provides to young patients and their families. Register and learn more here.

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