
WashingtonExec on June 4 unveiled the winners of the 2025 Chief Officer Awards, its premier recognition of the executives shaping the future of government contracting. This year, we combined two signature ceremonies into one can’t-miss event celebrating bold, innovative leaders across government and industry.
The event took place at The Hilton in McLean, Virginia, where over 500 attendees came together for a memorable in-person luncheon.

Along with the government and industry winners, Renato “Renny” DiPentima, former president, CEO and board director of SRA International, was honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award. This award recognizes DiPentima for his strong reputation for integrity and performance, and his significance in shaping the federal IT and contracting landscape.

WashingtonExec also launched its premier Public Service Awards this year, recognizing five federal leaders whose careers reflect what public service is really about: showing up, sticking with the mission and doing the hard work — year after year.

WashingtonExec extends its gratitude to its platinum sponsor; Govplace, to its silver sponsors, KippsDeSanto & Co. and Morgan Stanley; and to its many table sponsors for their generous support.
This year’s awards received a record level of interest and excitement. We look forward to next year!
Below are all the winners and the categories:
Private & Public Company
Artificial Intelligence Executive of the Year
Public Service Awardees
- Gregory Barbaccia, Federal Chief Information Officer, Office of Management and Budget
- Katie Arrington, Acting Chief Information Officer, Department of Defense
- Michael Kratsios, Assistant to the President for Science & Technology and 13th Director of the White House Office of Science & Technology Policy
- Melinda Rogers, Chief Information Officer, Department of Justice
- David Shive, Chief Information Officer, General Services Administration