Stephanie Haynes of MetroStar has won WashingtonExec’s Chief Officer Award for CMO or Marketing Executive of the Year (Private & Public Company).
In her finalist Q&A, Haynes advocated for surrounding oneself with high performers who will challenge, motivate and push you to grow.
“I’m lucky enough to work with exactly that kind of team,” she said. “I’ve been with MetroStar for just under a decade, and I can honestly say I would not be where I am today without the incredible people I’ve worked alongside. My team, my boss, and the CEO are some of the most driven, creative, and curious people I know. They hold me to a high standard and make me better every single day.
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, took place at The Hilton in McLean, Virginia.
The ceremony also paid tribute to Renato “Renny” DiPentima, former president, CEO and board director of SRA International. He was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award, recognizing his strong reputation for integrity and performance, and his significance in shaping the federal IT and contracting landscape.
This year’s awards received a record level of interest and excitement. A special “thank you” goes out to event judges Barbie Bigelow, Bob Genter and Jerry McGinn; platinum sponsor Govplace; silver sponsors, KippsDeSanto & Co. and Morgan Stanley; and to its many table sponsors for their generous support.
