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Calling the Dealmakers: Help Find GovCon’s Top Growth Leaders

RKRachel Kirkland|1 min read|January 15, 2026

Who’s setting the direction for GovCon’s next chapter? This is your chance to make sure the right leaders get recognized.

Nominations are now open for the 2026 WashingtonExec Chief Officer Awards, the program that honors executives in government and industry who deliver real results and lasting mission impact.

For the second year, WashingtonExec is объединяя the Chief Officer and Pinnacle awards into one premier event, focused on recognizing leaders who push organizations forward, tackle the toughest challenges and raise the bar for the entire sector.

The Chief Officer Awards luncheon will be held June 2 at the Hilton Tysons Corner in Virginia. The program will spotlight leaders across technology, security, people operations and business strategy who are making a measurable difference in government contracting.

Nominations for Chief Growth Officer or Business Development Executive of the Year are open to peers, employees, supervisors and fellow government and industry leaders. Achievements from 2025 through 2026 will be considered. Last year’s honorees included Pat Collins of Auria, Dave Hearding of Systems Planning & Analysis and Jeffrey Mujsce of BryceTech.

There is no cost to submit a nomination, and members and non-members are welcome to participate. Organizations may submit nominations in more than one category, and self-nominations are accepted.

In 350 words or less, tell us how your nominee leads, what challenge they solved and why their work matters.

To nominate, visit ChiefAwards.com.

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Rachel Kirkland
WashingtonExec celebrates the people, programs, and milestones shaping the Washington, D.C. government contracting community.
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