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VETERANS UPDATE

Introducing the 2024 Distinguished Service Award Awardees and Finalists
 

Veterans of the armed forces have contributed significantly to innovation and the establishment of long-lasting, impactful businesses in our business community. In recognition of their unwavering commitment and selfless dedication to maintaining the stability and vitality of our community, NVC will once again host its esteemed Distinguished Service Awards on September 17th. The DSA is the premier event in the Greater Washington Region, honoring veteran-owned businesses for their leadership and contributions to veteran achievement.

 

Finalists for the 2024 DSA have been named, along with the 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award honoree, Tom Donohue, the 2024 Veteran Advocate of the Year awardee, Andrea Inserra, and the 2024 Employee Resource Group of the Year awardee, RTX VETS. This year's Distinguished Service Awards will be held at a powerful morning ceremony held on September 17th at the Army Navy Country Club. Registration is open here. The 2024 DSA Honorees and Finalists are:


2024 Lifetime Achievement Award Honoree: Tom Donohue

2024 Veteran Advocate of the Year Award: Andrea Inserra

2024 Veteran Employee Resource Group of the Year Award: RTX VETS


2024 DSA Finalists (NVC members are in bold)
 

Veteran Employee of the Year:

  • Joe Simonelli, Energy Systems Group
  • Hayward Trapps, ThinkTek LLC

 

Veteran Service Organization of the Year, Over $1 million Annual Budget:

  • Dog Tag Inc.
  • Code of Support Foundation
  • Easterseals DC MD VA
  • NVSBC Education Foundation
  • The Veterans Consortium Pro Bono Program

 

Veteran Service Organization of the Year, Under $1 Million Annual Budget:

  • George Washington Chapter AUSA
  • Platoon 22
  • Resolve Solutions Incorporated
 

Veteran-Owned Business of the Year, Emerging Business (Less than 5 Years in Business):

  • Affinity BN Inc.
  • BES Solutions Inc.
  • RoDa Business Solutions
  • Velos Solutions, LLC

 

Veteran-Owned Business of the Year, Maturing (5-10 Years in Business):

  • Black Cape, Inc.
  • SteerBridge Strategies LLC
  • The Avery Group, LLC
  • ThinkTek LLC
  • Zermount Inc.

 

Veteran-Owned Business of the Year, Established (More than 10 Years in Business):

  • D&G Support Services LLC
  • Government Tactical Solutions
  • HigherEchelon, Inc.
  • Intelligent Waves
  • MicroHealth, LLC
 

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REGIONAL NEWS

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
 
 

NVC and PSC Revealed the 2024 GovCon Finalists

NVC and PSC hosted the Greater Washington GovCon Awards finalist reception last Thursday, with an amazing turnout! Attendees celebrated finalists and honorees, with winners to be announced live at the prestigious 22nd Annual Awards Gala on November 6th. Every year, the GovCon Awards name Contractors of the Year in four revenue categories and Executives of the Year in three, and members are encouraged to keep an eye on important updates from NVC and PSC.

NVC Members Named Inc. 5000 List of America’s Fastest Growing Private Companies 

Let us extend our congratulations to Alpha Omega, IT Concepts, Take2Consulting, Softrams, and Unanet for being named to the prestigious Inc. 5000 list of America's fastest-growing private companies in 2024. This achievement demonstrates these companies’ ongoing dedication to innovation and excellence, as well as their mission to grow Greater Washington into the powerhouse that it is today. Read more here.
 

IN PERSON

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
 

DEI Connects - members-only event

August 20th | 2-3PM

Speaker: Stacie Rinker, Senior Diversity & Inclusion Program Manager, M&T Bank

Register Here


Greater Washington Apprentice Network

September 3rd | 2-3PM

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

Register Here
 

MEMBER NEWS
 

Thompson Greenspon is pleased to announce the continued growth of our firm with the following staff promotions, effective August 1st: David B. Nazari, CPA; Audit Manager, Iryna R. Passerini, CPA; Audit Manager, Gysel M. Bolden; Senior Accountant, and Andrea C. Johnson; Tax Senior. Read more here.


Keith Meurlin, President of the Washington Airports Task Force (WATF), was selected as the recipient for the 2024 Directors Award. This momentous achievement recognizes Keith’s efforts to advocate for aviation in Greater Washington, with significant strides in leadership at WATF. His award was presented at the 50th Annual Virginia Aviation Conference on August 8th, hosted by the Virginia Airport Operators Council. Read more here.


The Committee for Dulles has chosen Barry Biggar, President and CEO of Visit Fairfax, as the 2024 recipient of the Tower of Dulles Award, as well as Northwest Federal Credit Union as a recipient of the David A. Edwards Community Service Award. These members will be acknowledged at the committee's annual awards gala on November 15th. Read more here.


CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield (CareFirst) was named one of Modern Healthcare's 2024 Diversity Leaders on August 12th. This remarkable achievement demonstrates CareFirst's dedication to supporting talent acquisition initiatives aimed at increasing workforce and leadership diversity, as well as diversity, equality, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives inside the organization and in the broader healthcare industry. Read more here. 
 
 

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