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The finalists for WashingtonExec’s 2021 Pinnacle Awards have been announced — and it’s an impressive group of mission-focused industry executives and government officials who work every day to put the technological needs of the nation first.
In its fourth year, the Pinnacle Awards will take place virtually Dec. 8. The program embodies the WashingtonExec spirit of highlighting successful executives and businesses saving money and fostering innovation for federal clients across the region.
Below is the Cybersecurity Executive of the Year finalists for government and industry. All winners will be announced and recognized during the Dec. 8 awards luncheon. Bloomberg Government will be the presenting sponsor.
Cybersecurity Government Executive of the Year
- Nickolous Ward, Department of Justice
- Shawn Brody, Enterprise Intelligence & Data Solutions PMO/Naval Information Warfare Center
- Chris DeRusha, Office of Management and Budget
Cybersecurity Industry Executive of the Year, Private Company
- Douglas Neff, Cognosante
- Amanda Kane, Guidehouse
- John Hammes, Intelligent Waves LLC
- Marlin McFate, Riverbed Technology
- Kevin Youngquist, Veritas Technologies LLC
- Tony D’Angelo, Lookout
Cybersecurity Industry Executive of the Year, Public Company
- John Mandell, Maximus
- Kevin Coggins, Booz Allen Hamilton
- Aaron Faulkner, Accenture Federal Services
- Dan Voce, Leidos
- Kevin McNeil, CACI International
- Jonathan Sholtis, ICF