Honoring the leaders and legends of the
government contracting community.
Founded in 2002 in the shadow of 9/11, the Greater Washington Government Contractor Awards have honored an industry that is vital to our society and its citizens for two decades. The Greater Washington Government Contractor Award is the premier event honoring the leadership, innovation, and commitment to excellence of the people and businesses in the region’s government contracting community.
Presented by the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce and the Professional Services Council (PSC), the Greater Washington Government Contractor Awards winners are announced at an evening gala, which has been dubbed the "Academy Awards of Government Contracting." This unique networking event draws more than 1,000 industry and government leaders. Please contact Tammy Deem for details.
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2023 Finalists
The GovCon Awards are presented to the Contractor of the Year in four revenue categories and Executive of the Year in three revenue categories.
The 2023 Finalists can be found below.
Mike Daniels, Chairman, Two Six Labs, LLC
Lesley Anne Field, Deputy Administrator for Federal Procurement Policy in the Office- Amivero
- Easy Dynamics
- Forge Group
- Hive Group
- Metric5
- ShorePoint
- cBEYONData
- Xcelerate Solutions
- Intelligent Waves
- Lynker
- Prescient Edge
- Royce Geo
- Agile Defense
- IntelliBridge
- REI Systems
- Steampunk
- Two Six Technologies
- By Light Professional IT Services
- GovCIO
- Guidehouse
- ICF
- Parsons
- Cos DiMaggio, BrainGu
- Carissa Christensen, BryceTech
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- Dr. Rajan Natarajan, Global Alliant
- Venkatapathi “PV” Puvvada, NetImpact Strategies
- Alexander Granados, Prescient Edge
- Brian Denny, Veros Technologies
- Sunny Singh, Aeyon
- Gautam Ijoor, Alpha Omega
- Greg Fitzgerald, ITC Federal
- Ali Reza Manouchehri, MetroStar
- Shyam Salona, REI Systems
- Anil Sharma, 22nd Century Technologies
- Scott McIntyre, Guidehouse
- John Wasson, ICF
- Matthew J. Desch, Iridium Communications
- Carey Smith
Contractor of the Year
Presented to a Greater Washington-area government contractor for distinguished financial and operational accomplishments and for outstanding contributions to its employees, the government contracting industry and the U.S. Government in the past year.
• Contractor of the Year (up to $25 million)
• Contractor of the Year ($25 to $75 million)
• Contractor of the Year ($75 to $300 million)
• Contractor of the Year (greater than $300 million)
• Contractor of the Year (possess 8(a) certification)
Applicants for Contractor of the Year must meet ONE of the following criteria:
• Be headquartered in the Greater Washington, DC region defined as south of Baltimore, north of Richmond,
from the Chesapeake to the Shenandoah
• Have more than 50 percent of employees in the Greater Washington, DC region
• Have at least 1,000 or more employees in the Greater Washington, DC region
Executive of the Year
Presented to a Greater Washington-area government contracting executive who is recognized for making outstanding contributions to his/her company, the community and the government contracting industry during the past year.
• Executive of the Year (up to $75 million)
• Executive of the Year ($75 to $300 million)
• Executive of the Year (greater than $300 million)
• Executive of the Year (possess 8(a) certification)
Applicants for Executive of the Year must meet ONE of the following criteria:
• Be a C-level executive of a government contracting company
• Have more than 50 percent of employees in the Greater Washington, DC region
• Have at least 1,000 or more employees in the Greater Washington, DC region
Hall of Fame Honoree
The Greater Washington Government Contractor Awards™ Hall of Fame inducts one honoree each year for unparalleled professional excellence and life-long contributions to the community and the government contracting industry. The Hall of Fame honoree is nominated and chosen by the Selection Committee.
Public Sector Partner the Year
Presented to a Federal government procurement professional who has demonstrated unusual leadership and vision in building a spirit of partnership with the private sector and/or leading change in the procurement community.
Program of the Year
Presented to a government contractor in the Greater Washington Area for an exemplary contracted program as described within Contractor of the Year application. In order to be considered for this award, you must apply for Contractor of the Year in one of the four revenue categories. The winner is recommended by the Selection Committee through a combination of mission achievement, financial success, and customer recognition.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I apply for Contractor* and Executive* of the year?
- Yes! You can apply for Contractor of the Year in one revenue category and Executive of the Year in one revenue category.
- If you apply for both, you MUST fill out an application for each.
- *New in 2023, we have added an additional category for 8(a) certified companies. If your company is 8(a) certified and you would like to be considered for an award in this category, this does not exclude you from participating in other award categories.
Can I apply for the GovCon Awards and be a sponsor?
No, it is a conflict of interest.
What information is disclosed publicly?
- Only company bio for Contractor of the Year.
- Only executive bio for Executive of the Year.
Who selects finalists and winners?
The Nominations Committee, comprised of industry experts and observers, carefully reviews and assesses each application. A select number then advance to the Selection Committee, which makes the determination of the finalists, and ultimately the winners.
Can I mail in a hard copy of my application?
No. Applications will be accepted through our online portal ONLY.
Do I have to be a member to apply?
No. Anyone can apply as long as you qualify.
Is there an application fee?
No. This is a free application process.
Can I submit an application for myself and/or company?
Yes. We encourage you to submit an application for yourself and/or company and encourage your deserving clients, co-workers, and business partners to apply.
Can I complete an application for someone else?
Yes. If you do so, we ask that you notify the person or company and provide contact information for that person or company. There will be space in the application to do so.
When and how are finalists announced?
Finalists will be announced live at the Finalists Reception.
When and how are winners announced?
Winners are announced live at the Greater Washington Government Contractor Awards on November 1st.
Is this based on the government’s fiscal year, the company’s fiscal year or the calendar year?
Applications will be evaluated based on the company’s fiscal year.
How do we characterize F/O contract contribution?
F/O would be revenue contribution that excludes any and all types of preference programs (small business, HubZone, 8(a), SDVO, etc.) irrespective of whether there was a competition or not.
What is the dress code for the awards ceremony?
Semi-formal or formal business attire is encouraged.
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