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The Distinguished Service Awards honors those who have made meaningful contributions to help Veterans succeed. 

The Distinguished Service Awards are dedicated to honoring successful veteran-owned businesses in the Greater Washington business community that have demonstrated strong business performance and who have made meaningful contributions to help Veterans succeed. The awards are presented to individuals, companies, and non-profit organizations in recognition of community stewardship and business leadership. The awards will be given out in the following categories: Veteran-Owned Business of the Year, Veteran Service Organization of the Year, and Veteran Employee of the Year.

Winners of the 2021 Distinguished Service Awards:

  • Veteran Owned Business of the Year, Maturing: Aptive Resources
  • Veteran Owned Business of the Year, Established: Intelligent Waves LLC
  • Veteran Employee of the Year:
    • Tim Bayliss, Government Tactical Solutions
    • Charles Miles, PenFed Credit Union
  • Veteran Service Organization of the Year: Our Military Kids
  • Lifetime Achievement Award winner: Alan Salisbury, Major General (Ret), Co-Founder and Chairman Emeritus of the Code of Support Foundation


TIME: November 9th, 8-9:30 AM

LOCATION: Army Navy Country Club, 1700 Army Navy Drive Arlington, VA 22202

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Veteran-Owned Business of the Year

Honoring successful veteran-owned businesses in the National Capital Region that have demonstrated strong business performance.
Awards are given for: 

Emerging Business (<5 years in business)
Maturing Business (between 5 & 10 years in business)
Established Business (>10 years in business)

2021 VETERAN-OWNED BUSINESS OF THE YEAR, FINALISTS

Maturing:

  • Aptive Resources - Winner
  • Building Momentum
  • David T Scott & Associates, LLC (DTS)
  • GCubed Enterprises, Inc.
  • Government Tactical Solutions

Established:

  • Intelligent Waves LLC - Winner
  • IT Veterans, LLC
  • ManTech International
  • Precise Systems, Inc.
  • Wendroff & Associates, CPA

Veteran Employee of the Year

Honoring a Veteran employee (not an equity holder in the business) who has made a meaningful impact to their company and/or the community in support and service of Veterans and/or Veteran families in the National Capital Region.

2021 VETERAN EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR FINALISTS

  • Charles Miles, PenFed Credit Union - Winner
  • David Huisenga, Klas Government
  • Tim Bayliss, Government Tactical Solutions - Winner

Veteran Service Organization of the Year

Honoring a non-profit organization that has had an exemplary impact in service to Veterans, their families, and/or Veteran-Owned businesses in the National Capital Region.

2021 VETERAN SERVICE ORGANIZATION OF THE YEAR FINALISTS

  • AUSA, GWC
  • Easterseals DC MD VA
  • National Veteran Small Business Coalition
  • Our Military Kids - Winner

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Who will be named the 2021 Innovator of the Year?

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Applications are open for 2021’s Mid-Atlantic Innovation Celebration! Submit your video application by March 15th to be eligible for the Region’s zaniest event showcasing great minds and business creativity. NOVA Chamber membership is not required to apply or win.

How will you know if your business is an Innovator? In our eyes, “innovators" can be almost anything, from cutting-edge products that solve business needs to creative shifts that improved your company’s employee morale… And anything in between! We’re looking for any and all innovations that have made a positive business impact. It’s up to you to show us what that looks like and why it should be celebrated. 

The Greater Mid-Atlantic Innovation Celebration is brought to you by:

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: When/where will the awards be presented?
A: The Distinguished Service Awards will be presented on at the Army Navy Country Club, November 9, 2021, from 8:00 to 9:30 am
 
Q: Can I get a free / discounted ticket to attend the event?
A: Members of the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce (and their employees) may register at the member rate, which is $60 per person.
 
Q: What are the registration fees for the event?
A: The member rate is $60 per person and the nonmember rate is $75 per person. Tables for 10 are also available for purchase at $600 for members or $750 for nonmembers.