NOVA Roadmap Innovators & Stakeholders Exchange (NOVA RISE)

Thursday, April 16, 2026 | 8:00 - 11:30 am
Valo Park Auditorium (7950 Jones Branch Dr., McLean, VA 22102)

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A prestigious panel of industry and government professionals select finalists and winners from a large pool of nominees.
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Founded in 2002 in the shadow of 9/11, the Greater Washington Government Contractor Awards have honored an industry that is vital to our society and its citizens for almost two decades. Now in the midst of the global COVID – 19 pandemic, we approach this year’s awards with even more reverence and respect for the importance of our government contracting community, recognizing that the “front lines” today are manned by the men and women of our healthcare community.  We embrace the fact that companies are under economic stress which is in turn potentially impacting employees and their livelihoods.

The Greater Washington Government Contractor Award is the premier event honoring the leadership, innovation, and commitment to excellence of the people and businesses in the region’s government contracting community.

Presented by the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce and the Professional Services Council (PSC), the Greater Washington Government Contractor Awards winners are announced at an evening gala, which has been dubbed the "Academy Awards of Government Contracting." This unique networking event draws more than 1,000 industry and government leaders. Please contact Tammy Deem for details. 

The definitive NOVA Roadmap vision and strategy exchange — uniting business leaders and investors with the innovators shaping the future of our regional economy.

This summit features two panels of experts on topics related to Roadmap innovation initiatives. The event is capped with a fireside chat featuring influential executives, followed by a private VIP Luncheon.

NVC Member Individual Ticket Price:
$150.00

Non-Member Individual Ticket Price:
$250.00

Registration Deadline: Tuesday, April 14, 2026

Thank You to Our Sponsors:

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For more information, please email Jared Sloane, Senior Vice President of Member Engagement.

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Contractor of the Year

This award is presented to a government contractor in the Greater Washington area for distinguished financial and operational accomplishments. The awardee is selected in recognition of outstanding contributions during the past year to employees, the government contracting industry and the U.S. Government. Four awards will be presented in this category, stratified by gross annual revenue using the most recent fiscal year-end revenues.

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Executive of the Year



This award is presented to a Greater Washington area government contracting C-level executive who made outstanding contributions to his/her company, the community, and the government contracting industry during the past year. Three awards will be presented in this category, stratified by gross annual revenue using the most recent fiscal year-end revenues.

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