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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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Northern Virginia Chamber and PSC Announce Winners of the 2025 Greater Washington Government Contractor Awards®
Arlington, Va. (November 7, 2025) -- On November 5, the Northern Virginia Chamber (NVC) and the Professional Services Council (PSC), hosted the 23rd Annual Greater Washington Government Contractor Awards® — the region’s most prestigious celebration of government contracting excellence. Nearly 1,000 members of the business community were in attendance.
The evening began with a Gala Reception, followed by the awards dinner and dessert reception. As event co-hosts, Richard Pineda, NVC Board Chairman, and Stephanie Sanok Kostro, PSC President, kicked off the program with welcome remarks and an overview of the history of the GovCon Awards. The 2025 GovCon Awards were emceed by Ruth Ann Clark of J.P. Morgan Chase and Dimitri Devieux of USI Insurance Services, both Platinum Sponsors of this year’s event and long-standing members of NVC’s Board of Directors. A post-event Dessert Reception, sponsored by Lexell Blue Consulting, followed the awards program.
The program featured 10 award categories and honored 12 individuals and organizations:
- LaFleur-Chason Hall of Fame Award, presented to Joseph Kampf, former Co-Founder, Chairman, and CEO of CoVant Management.
- Contractor of the Year (by revenue)
- Executive of the Year (by revenue)
- Public Sector Partners of the Year:
- Chairman of the U.S. House Armed Services Committee Mike Rogers (AL-03)
- Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee Adam Smith (WA-09)
“The GovCon Awards underscore the leadership, impact, and strategic value government contractors provide to our region,” said NVC President & CEO Julie Coons. “In a year defined by changes in the federal government, it was critical to recognize the resilience, innovation, and achievement of these business leaders. We are especially proud that so many NVC members were among this year’s awardees and finalists. This reflects the strength and value of the NVC community.”
“The GovCon Awards remain the foremost showcase of achievement and innovation across the government contracting sector,” said PSC CEO Jim Carroll. “This year’s honorees exemplify the creativity, determination, and mission-first mindset that drive our industry forward. PSC is honored to collaborate with NVC in highlighting companies and leaders who are redefining how government delivers for the American people.”
“The GovCon Awards shine a spotlight on the vital role our community plays in advancing government missions and strengthening our nation,” said PSC President Stephanie Sanok Kostro. “These awards remind us why our work matters—they celebrate the excellence, dedication, and innovative solutions that characterize the government contracting industry.”
For the full list of event sponsors, visit the event page.
For event photos, view the Flickr album.
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About NVC
For 100 years, the Northern Virginia Chamber (NVC) — the largest and most influential chamber in Greater Washington — has driven innovation and economic growth. NVC has championed key developments such as the Metro, Dulles Airport, and George Mason University. Representing over 400 members, NVC continues to lead on affordability, workforce, and regional development. Learn more at www.nvcbusiness.org.
About PSC
The Professional Services Council (PSC) is the leading trade association and advocate for the government contracting industry, representing more than 400 member companies—ranging in size from start-ups to multinational organizations. These companies support federal agencies with mission-focused services and solutions and collectively employ hundreds of thousands of American contractor personnel across all 50 states, contributing trillions of dollars to the U.S. GDP. Learn more at: www.pscouncil.org.