The Small and Emerging Contractors Advisory Forum (SECAF) last night
announced the winners of its 11th Annual Government
Contractor Awards. More than 500 people representing government
contracting firms and leading industry professionals gathered to
recognize and celebrate excellence. For more than a decade, SECAF’s
flagship event has honored small and emerging government contractors by
recognizing the key role these firms have in creating innovation and
advancement within their industry.
More than 30 regional business leaders chose this year’s finalists from
an exemplary group of applicants. Award winners were then selected by a
distinguished group of judges, including Cynthia Barreda (President,
Netcentrics), Shiv Krishnan (CEO, KOOLROX and Founder of INDUS Corp),
Kevin Robbins (Co-Founder of Blue Delta Capital Partners and Co-Founder
of Wolf Den Associates), Kwesi Rogers (Founder of Federal National
Commercial Credit), and Peter Schulte (Principal, CM Equity).
The Government Contractor of the Year awards recognize
companies in four revenue categories (Under $7.5M, $7.5-15M, $15-27.5M,
and $27.5-50M) that have shown a compelling and profound commitment to
excellence in growth and financial performance. The Award of
Excellence highlights an organization that represents excellence
within their community, the government contracting industry, and towards
employees. The Government Project of the Year is given to a
company that has delivered a stellar program with significant value to
the federal government. The Mentor-Protégé Program of the Year honors
companies that have shown a compelling and profound commitment to
excellence through its efforts as a prime contractor. The Special
Recognition Award is presented to a small business that – in the
judges’ view – exemplifies many of the core qualities of the other SECAF
awards and has a strong focus on providing class-leading services and
solutions. The Government Advocate of the Year commends an
organization or a person within the federal government who has provided
leadership, commitment, and direction and had a profound and positive
impact on the small and emerging contracting community. Finally, the SECAF
Advocate of the Year is bestowed upon a member who tirelessly
championed the organization’s mission.
With that, 2019 winners are as follows:
Government Contractor of the Year: Under $7.5 Million in Revenue
- Strategic Mission Elements, Inc.
Government Contractor of the Year: $7.5 to $15 Million in Revenue
- Expedition Technology, Inc.
Government Contractor of the Year: $15 to $27.5 Million in Revenue
- Assured Consulting Solutions, LLC
Government Contractor of the Year: $27.5 to $50 Million in Revenue
- Ridgeline International, Inc.
Award of Excellence
- Evans Incorporated
Government Project of the Year
- Firebird AST
Mentor-Protégé Program of the Year
- Peraton, Inc. (Submitted by GovTact, LLC)
Special Recognition Award
- InCadence Strategic Solutions
Government Advocate of the Year
- Robb Wong, U.S. Small Business Administration
SECAF Advocate of the Year
- Mark Melton, Cordia Partners
The event’s co-chairs each added their perspective:
“Each year, the SECAF Awards Gala recognizes excellence in the small
businesses doing outstanding work in the government contracting
community. 2019 is no exception – we are thrilled to welcome this year’s
winners into SECAF’s rich history of past honorees and are excited to
see what their collective futures hold,” said Scott Brezler, Partner at
DHG.
“As we mark the start of the second decade of SECAF Awards, one thing
remains constant – the companies that make it to this level are shining
examples of the commitment, strategy and leadership that enable our
community as a whole to reach higher levels,” stated Cameron Hamilton,
Senior Managing Director of The McLean Group LLC.
“We thank our SECAF winners, along with our finalists and nominees, for
their outstanding contributions to the 2019 process. Year in and year
out, they prove to be extraordinary representatives of the GovCon
industry, and we are proud to be affiliated with companies of such great
caliber,” added Mark Moore, President of Access National Bank.
More information about the Gala, including past winners and
opportunities to be involved in the 2020 award season, can be found at www.secaf.org
under the Annual Government Contractor Awards tab.
About The Small and Emerging Contractors Advisory Forum
The Small and Emerging Contractors Advisory Forum (SECAF) enables the
small and emerging government contractor to achieve maximum growth rates
in a highly competitive marketplace. Providing members with business
resources, access to influencers and government agencies, and advocacy
opportunities and education, SECAF is an important resource for a
growing company. SECAF also serves the medium to large government
contractors, providing invaluable introductions to specialized small
businesses that enable the overall contracting community to work
successfully in tandem. For more information, visit www.secaf.org.
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