Experience the Exclusive Hall of Fame and Program of the Year at the 2025 Greater Washington Government Contractor Awards® Gala

For 24 years, the Greater Washington Government Contractor Awards® (GovCon Awards) has stood as the premier celebration of the region’s thriving government contracting community. Each year, the awards recognize companies and individuals who demonstrate exceptional professionalism, innovation, and dedication in serving government clients. 

The GovCon Awards feature five key award categories, where members of the business community nominate government contracting companies that have gone above and beyond in their line of work. Finalists in most categories are announced at the exclusive Finalist Reception leading up to the gala. However, two of the prestigious honors are reserved exclusively for the Gala Celebration. 

The LaFleur-Chason Hall of Fame 

The Hall of Fame honors one exceptional individual each year for unparalleled professional excellence and lifelong contributions to the government contracting community. The inductee is selected by the Selection Committee, reflecting the highest standard of achievement and impact. Past inductees include renowned industry leaders such as: 

2024   Mac Curtis​ 

2023   Sudhakar Kesavan​ 

2022   Mike Daniels​ 

2021   Anne Altman​ 

2020   M. Charito Kruvant​ 

2019   Ed Bersoff​ 

2018   George Pederson​ 

2017   Ernst Volgenau ​ 

2016   Donna Morea​ 

2015   Paul Lombardi & Stan Soloway​ 

2014   Ray Oleson 

2013   Ernst Volgenau​ 

2012   Jack London ​ 

2011   Robert Beyster​ 

2010   Cliff Kendall​ 

2009   Al Nashman​ 

2008   Norm Augustine​ 

2007   Charles Rossotti​ 

2006   John Toups​ 

2005   Earle Williams​ 

2004   Dan Banister​ 

2003   Phil Odeen 

Program of the Year 

This award recognizes a government contractor in the Greater Washington Area for an exemplary contracted program. Winners are chosen from applicants in one of four revenue categories and evaluated by the Selection Committee based on mission achievement, financial success, and customer recognition. This award celebrates the tangible impact contractors make in advancing government programs while achieving business excellence.  

Digital Infuzion LLC and Prescient Edge Corporation are last year’s co-honorees.

The GovCon Awards Gala is a black-tie evening of recognition, networking, and celebration. This year’s gala will be held on November 5, 2025, bringing together leaders from across the region’s government contracting ecosystem to honor excellence, innovation, and community impact. 

Learn more about the 2025 Greater Washington Government Contractor Awards®.