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Dec. 10: GTSC Holiday Awards
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Dec. 10: GTSC Holiday Awards

Join the Government Technology & Services Coalition for an extraordinary celebration of a great year and a toast to a new and prosperous 2014 at our Annual Awards Celebration! We’re thrilled to feature our Italian Feast dinner buffet in addition to holiday libations, great company and a fun evening to ring in the holidays.

The 2013 GTSC Holiday Awards honors:

Federal Small Business Champions of the Year Award: John Morton, former Director, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement & Jonathan Porter, Chief of Staff, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement

Federal Small Business Champion of the Year is awarded annually to the Federal official(s) who show a distinct commitment and tangible results toward improving the environment and success for small businesses in the Federal homeland and national security market.

 

Market Maven of the Year Award: Chad C. Sweet, Co-Founder & CEO, The Chertoff Group

Normally presented at the GTSC Anniversary, 2013 year’s Market Maven of the Year Award will be presented at the holiday party. It is presented to an exceptional individual who contributes in a concrete and tangible way to the efficiency, productivity and effectiveness of the homeland and national security market. Proven as a thought leader with a belief in increasing individual opportunity, the power of free enterprise and the nurture of innovation to advance and support the homeland and national security mission.


Strategic Partner of the Year Award: Brian E. Finch, Partner, Global Security Practice, Dickstein Shapiro LLP

The Strategic Partner of the Year is awarded annually to the Strategic Partner that demonstrates a clear commitment to GTSC, contributes significantly to the content and substance of the organization and provides GTSC members with counsel, insight and resources to perform exceptionally on behalf of the homeland and national security mission.

Strategic Advisor of the Year Award: Bill Carroll, Senior Partner, Strike Force Consulting

The Strategic Advisor of the Year is awarded annually to the Strategic Advisor who works on behalf of GTSC to increase our capacity, membership and opportunities to bring the innovation, creativity and solutions of small and mid-sized companies to the homeland and national security mission.

 

Small Business Member of the Year Award: PReSafe Technologies LLC

The award is presented annually to the GTSC Member that exemplifies exceptional quality and ethics for the Federal government, a commitment to GTSC’s small business members and advocacy on behalf of our community.

 


Mentor of the Year Award: TASC & Mike Kelly, Vice President, Business Development, Civil and Infrastructure Security Group, TASC

Mentor of the Year is awarded annually to the GTSC Mentor who has worked to increase members’ understanding of the homeland and national security market, increased business opportunities for small companies through formal and informal mentoring and engages with GTSC to promote an innovative, robust, fair market for all.

About the Border Patrol Foundation

The Border Patrol Foundation provides resources to the families of the fallen and creates awareness of the escalating risk of those who keep America’s borders safe. These services create a financial bridge through the turbulent time following a family’s loss. The Foundation supports programs improving awareness of United States border security and recognizes community leaders supporting the families of the U.S. Border Patrol. The Foundation’s volunteers have served with the U.S. Border Patrol or are professionals, friends and family committed to the importance of securing America’s borders and dedicate their lives to the same.

Thank You to our Sponsors!

Gold Sponsors

 

Silver Sponsors

 

Thank you to Old Dominion Strategies!

Support and sponsorships of our holiday event are welcome  — please contact us to help make this our best event ever!

Register nowParking & Public Transportation

Parking: There is some on-site and two-hour metered street parking. Parking is also available at GMU.

Metrorail: The Arlington Arts Center is one block south of the Virginia Square-GMU metro station on the Orange line.

Metrobus: Line 24P and ART Line 41 stop directly in front of the AAC.

SIA 2013 Government Summit
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SIA 2013 Government Summit

Our strategic partner, the Security Industry Association (SIA), will hold its annual Government Summit in Washington, DC on June 4-5 at the W hotel. GTSC’s CEO, Kristina Tanasichuk, will be moderating one of the panels.

The Summit brings together all levels of the security industry: executives, integrators, sales, marketing and government relations professionals. The sessions are geared towards doing business with government (state and federal), identifying the trends facing the industry, and understanding how policy drives business.

The Summit kicks off on Monday, June 3, with an informal welcome reception in the POV Lounge at the W Hotel. This event will be attended by elected officials, administration personnel, Congressional staff, members of the media and some surprise guests. Summit participants will have the opportunity to network with their industry colleagues as well as speakers, all while taking in panoramic views of our nation’s capital.

On Tuesday, June 4, the Summit begins with panels covering Emerging Technologies and Governance; Identity, Cybersecurity and Privacy; Government Purchasing; Protecting Transportation as Critical Infrastructure; Greening of the Industry and Market Drivers in the Government Space.

Tuesday evening, June 4, the Summit moves to the Hamilton Live for the annual Policy Dinner, which features another reception, a short awards program and dinner. The policy dinner keynote speaker is Pulitzer-Prize winning journalist and best-selling author Bob Woodward. Participants will have an opportunity to meet Mr. Woodward one-on-one.

Attendees will also be hearing from Connecticut Governor Dannel Malloy, who will give a keynote address on school safety and security.

Wednesday’s half-day session will focus on school safety and security with keynote addresses expected from leading policymakers, which will be followed by a panel on school safety. The complete program and registration information can be found at SIA Government Summit. The conference is capped at 200 participants, so register soon!