SES’ Adel Al-Saleh Wins WashingtonExec’s 2026 Chief Officer Award for CEO of the Year
Adel Al-Saleh of SES has won WashingtonExec’s Chief Officer Award for CEO of the Year (Private & Public Company, annual revenue greater than $500 million). On June 2, WashingtonExec unveiled the winners of the 2026 Chief Officer Awards, its premier recognition of the executives shaping the future of government contracting. This annual can’t-miss event celebrates
AMERICAN SYSTEMS’ Nancy Edwards Named Executive Assistant of the Year
Nancy Edwards of AMERICAN SYSTEMS has won WashingtonExec’s Chief Officer Award for Executive Assistant of the Year (Private & Public Company). On June 2, WashingtonExec unveiled the winners of the 2026 Chief Officer Awards, its premier recognition of the executives shaping the future of government contracting. This annual can’t-miss event celebrates bold, innovative leaders across
Slingshot Aerospace’s Audrey Schaffer Wins 2026 Chief Officer Award for Space Executive of the Year
Slingshot Aerospace’s Audrey Shaffer has won WashingtonExec’s Chief Officer Award for Space Executive of the Year (Private & Public Company). On June 2, WashingtonExec unveiled the winners of the 2026 Chief Officer Awards, its premier recognition of the executives shaping the future of government contracting. This annual can’t-miss event celebrates bold, innovative leaders across government
Core4ce’s Curtis Arnold Takes Home WashingtonExec’s 2026 Chief Officer Award
Curtis Arnold of Core4ce has won WashingtonExec’s Chief Officer Award for Cybersecurity Executive of the Year (Private & Public Company). On June 2, WashingtonExec unveiled the winners of the 2026 Chief Officer Awards, its premier recognition of the executives shaping the future of government contracting. This annual can’t-miss event celebrates bold, innovative leaders across government
AMERICAN SYSTEMS’ Srinivas Rautwar Takes CIO of the Year Honors at Chief Officer Awards
Srinivas Rautwar of AMERICAN SYSTEMS has won WashingtonExec’s Chief Officer Award for Chief Information Officer of the Year (Private & Public Company). On June 2, WashingtonExec unveiled the winners of the 2026 Chief Officer Awards, its premier recognition of the executives shaping the future of government contracting. This annual can’t-miss event celebrates bold, innovative leaders
Gunnison’s Brian Westhoff Named Chief Officer Award Winner
Brian Westhoff of Gunnison has won WashingtonExec’s Chief Officer Award for Chief Growth Officer or Business Development Executive of the Year (Private & Public Company, annual revenue less than $100 million). On June 2, WashingtonExec unveiled the winners of the 2026 Chief Officer Awards, its premier recognition of the executives shaping the future of government
Chief Officer Awards Finalist Eric Moore Wants Customers AI-First Before the Window Closes
Under Eric Moore, Leidos Digital Modernization Sector cut the time to get a system authorized to operate from as long as nine months to under 90 days through a framework called ARMOR. As senior vice president and chief technology officer of the sector, Moore is a finalist for WashingtonExec’s Chief Officer Awards in the Public Company
Chief Officer Awards Finalist Mark Drever: ‘If You Work With Me, I Need to Trust You With My Life’
As CEO of one of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies, Mark Drever says the mission is “straightforward but vital: helping to keep this country safe.” Drever leads Xcelerate Solutions and is a finalist for WashingtonExec’s Chief Officer Awards in the Private Company (annual revenue greater than $100 million and less than $500 million) CEO of
Who Sets the Bar for GovCon Security? Nominate CISOs Today!
Who’s really shaping the future of GovCon? Now’s your chance to put their name forward. Nominations are open for the 2026 WashingtonExec Chief Officer Awards, the premier program recognizing the executives in government and industry who are driving real mission impact. For the second year, WashingtonExec is bringing together the Chief Officer and Pinnacle awards
Nominate a DOD Exec Driving Real Mission Impact
Who’s really shaping the future of GovCon? Now’s your chance to put their name forward. Nominations are open for the 2026 WashingtonExec Chief Officer Awards, the premier program recognizing the executives in government and industry who are driving real mission impact. For the second year, WashingtonExec is bringing together the Chief Officer and Pinnacle awards
The Search for GovCon’s Top HR Execs Starts Now!
Who’s really shaping the future of GovCon? Now’s your chance to put their name forward. Nominations are open for the 2026 WashingtonExec Chief Officer Awards, the premier program recognizing the executives in government and industry who are driving real mission impact. For the second year, WashingtonExec is bringing together the Chief Officer and Pinnacle awards
The Search for GovCon’s Top CEOs Starts Now
Who’s really shaping the future of GovCon? Now’s your chance to put their name forward. Nominations are open for the 2026 WashingtonExec Chief Officer Awards, the premier program recognizing the executives in government and industry who are driving real mission impact. For the second year, WashingtonExec is bringing together the Chief Officer and Pinnacle Awards
Top Government IT Leaders Honored at Chief Officer Awards
WashingtonExec’s Chief Officer Awards recently recognized several winners for their public service. The winners are: Gregory Barbaccia, federal chief information officer, Office of Management and Budget Katie Arrington, acting chief information officer, Defense Department Michael Kratsios, assistant to the president for science and technology and 13th director of the White House Office of Science and
2025 Chief Officer Awards Winner: Gunnison’s Meaghan Carter
Meaghan Carter of Gunnison has won WashingtonExec’s Chief Officer Award for General Counsel or Compliance Executive of the Year (Private & Public Company). On June 4, WashingtonExec unveiled the winners of the 2025 Chief Officer Awards, its premier recognition of the executives shaping the future of government contracting. The event, attended by over 500 individuals,
2025 Chief Officer Awards Winners: Ashley Crouse & Nicole Alley
Ashley Crouse of Amivero and Nicole Alley of MORI Associates have won WashingtonExec’s Chief Officer Awards for Executive Assistant of the Year (Private & Public Company). On June 4, WashingtonExec unveiled the winners of the 2025 Chief Officer Awards, its premier recognition of the executives shaping the future of government contracting. The event, attended by
2025 Chief Officer Awards Winner: B&A’s Jonathan Evans
Jonathan Evans, CEO of B&A, has won WashingtonExec’s Chief Officer Award for CEO of the Year (Private Company, annual revenue less than $100 million). On June 4, WashingtonExec unveiled the winners of the 2025 Chief Officer Awards, its premier recognition of the executives shaping the future of government contracting. The event, attended by over 500
Nominate Government Healthcare Execs for WashingtonExec’s 2025 Chief Officer Awards
Did you hear? Moving forward, WashingtonExec is combining its two highly anticipated award ceremonies into one exclusive industry event! We’re excited to introduce the better-than-ever Chief Officer Awards — bringing together the best of the best from our previous Chief Officer Awards and Pinnacle Awards into one all-encompassing celebration. We’re gathering the most influential and
Nominate Government DOD Execs for WashingtonExec’s 2025 Chief Officer Awards
Did you hear? Moving forward, WashingtonExec is combining its two highly anticipated award ceremonies into one exclusive industry event! We’re excited to introduce the better-than-ever Chief Officer Awards — bringing together the best of the best from our previous Chief Officer Awards and Pinnacle Awards into one all-encompassing celebration. We’re gathering the most influential and
Know an Exceptional Government CTO? Nominate Them for a Chief Officer Award!
Did you hear? Moving forward, WashingtonExec is combining its two highly anticipated award ceremonies into one exclusive industry event! We’re excited to introduce the better-than-ever Chief Officer Awards — bringing together the best of the best from our previous Chief Officer Awards and Pinnacle Awards into one all-encompassing celebration. We’re gathering the most influential and
Know an Exceptional Government CIO? Nominate Them for a Chief Officer Award!
Did you hear? Moving forward, WashingtonExec is combining its two highly anticipated award ceremonies into one exclusive industry event! We’re excited to introduce the better-than-ever Chief Officer Awards — bringing together the best of the best from our previous Chief Officer Awards and Pinnacle Awards into one all-encompassing celebration. We’re gathering the most influential and
Nominate Government AI Leaders for WashingtonExec’s 2025 Chief Officer Awards
Did you hear? Moving forward, WashingtonExec is combining its two highly anticipated award ceremonies into one exclusive industry event! We’re excited to introduce the better-than-ever Chief Officer Awards — bringing together the best of the best from our previous Chief Officer Awards and Pinnacle Awards into one all-encompassing celebration. We’re gathering the most influential and
Nominate Healthcare Executives for WashingtonExec’s 2025 Chief Officer Awards
Did you hear? Moving forward, WashingtonExec is combining its two highly anticipated award ceremonies into one exclusive industry event! We’re excited to introduce the better-than-ever Chief Officer Awards — bringing together the best of the best from our previous Chief Officer Awards and Pinnacle Awards into one all-encompassing celebration. We’re gathering the most influential and
Nominate General Counsel & Compliance Execs for WashingtonExec’s 2025 Chief Officer Awards
Did you hear? Moving forward, WashingtonExec is combining its two highly anticipated award ceremonies into one exclusive industry event! We’re excited to introduce the better-than-ever Chief Officer Awards — bringing together the best of the best from our previous Chief Officer Awards and Pinnacle Awards into one all-encompassing celebration. We’re gathering the most influential and
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