Each year, the Greater Washington Government Contractor Awards® (GovCon Awards) gathers Northern Virginia’s government contracting community to recognize the organizations, executives, and programs that showcase unique leadership, innovation, and service. The event attracts more than 1,000 industry, government, and civic leaders and serves as one of the most prestigious celebrations of excellence in the government contracting (govcon) industry.
While the finalists and award winners take center stage, the GovCon Awards would not be possible without the dedicated support of its sponsors. These organizations invest in a program that helps foster a vibrant government contracting ecosystem across the region.
Why Become a Sponsor?
Sponsorship is far more than logo placement or name in the program book. Sponsors help create an experience that provides meaningful opportunities for our region’s professionals to connect, learn, and build relationships.
By supporting the GovCon Awards, sponsors:
- Demonstrate their commitment to the growth and success of the government contracting industry.
- Support recognition of organizations and leaders driving innovation and mission outcomes.
- Help convene industry, government, and community stakeholders in one of the region’s most influential gatherings.
- Invest in an event that strengthens Greater Washington’s position as a national hub for government contracting excellence.
Sponsorship also enables NVC to continue delivering high-quality programming that supports business growth, in alignment with the NOVA Roadmap’s four bold goals, throughout the year. GovCon Awards Bronze and Silver sponsorships are still available. If you’re interested in learning more, contact Jocelyn Park.
Spotlight on the 2026 GovCon Awards Sponsors
The 2026 GovCon Awards sponsors represent a diverse group of organizations that support government contractors at every stage of growth. This year’s sponsors include:
Platinum Sponsors
Diamond Sponsors
Hall of Fame Sponsor
Cherry on Top Sponsor
Gold Sponsors
- ASRC Federal
- Atlantic Union Bank
- Baird
- Baker Tilly
- Bank of America
- BDO
- Bernstein Management Group
- Cherry Bekaert
- Citizens Bank
- Citrin Cooperman
- CohnReznick
- DC Advisory
- Deltek
- GRVTY
- Holland & Knight
- JPMorgan Chase
- J.P. Morgan Chase Wealth Management
- KippsDeSanto
- M&T Bank
- MANTECH
- MetroStar
- Miles & Stockbridge
- Pinnacle
- Raymond James
- RSM
- ServiceSource
- TechnoMile
- Truist
- United Bank
- Wells Fargo
Centerpiece Sponsor
Silver Sponsors
Bronze Sponsors
- CareFirst
- Chevy Chase Trust
- Cigna
- Fairfax County Economic Development Authority
- JAMIS Software
- MTSI
- NFP
- Rand* Construction Corporation
- University of Virginia Darden School of Business
- Williams Mullen
Why Sponsoring NVC Events Matters
NVC’s events and programs create opportunities that extend beyond a single evening. Sponsorship provides organizations with visibility among NVC’s vast network of nearly 400 member companies, strengthens brand recognition, and demonstrates a commitment to the industries and communities they serve.
For sponsors, NVC events offer:
- Direct engagement with industry leaders and key stakeholders.
- Opportunities to support economic growth and workforce development through the NOVA Roadmap.
- Meaningful connections that can lead to new partnerships and business opportunities.
But most importantly, sponsorship signals leadership. It shows a willingness to invest in the success of an industry, celebrate the accomplishments of peers, and help build a stronger business community for the future.
Thank You to Our Sponsors
While the GovCon Awards homes in on the celebration of excellence, it also puts a spotlight on the collaborative spirit across our region’s diverse business community. NVC is grateful to every sponsor whose support helps make this program, and all other events and programs, possible.
These sponsors enable the GovCon Awards to continue inspiring the next generation of leaders across Greater Washington. Together, we are celebrating not only individual success stories, but the strength of an entire industry.
If you’re interested in learning more about advertising and sponsorship with NVC, contact Investor Relations Manager Jocelyn Park.
Hurry, ad space in the 2026 GovCon Awards program is still open! If you’re a 2026 finalist or sponsor and want to showcase your brand to over 1,000 industry professionals, submit your ad to Jocelyn Park today. Ad submissions are due by Monday, October 5, 2026.
Save on your tables and tickets before it’s too late! Early bird sales end on October 1, 2026. Presented by NVC, in partnership with the Greg and Camille Baroni Center for Government Contracting, the GovCon Awards spotlight the organizations and executives who deliver bold solutions and make a lasting impact in service to Greater Washington and our nation. Join us on Thursday, November 5, 2026, from 5:30 – 9:30pm, at the Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner.
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