2019 AFFIRM Leadership Awards Celebration
Celebrating 40 years of government community excellence.
AFFIRM’s 40th Annual Leadership Awards recognizes exemplary performance in government and industry for both individuals and teams. This year, the awards will be presented at a gala celebration at the lovely St. Regis Hotel in downtown Washington.
WINNERS ANNOUNCED
Award winners include:
Executive Leadership in Information Technology (Civilian)
Steve Rice, Deputy Chief Information Officer, U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Executive Leadership in Information Technology (DOD and Intelligence)
Ian Fowlie, Chief, CIO Digital Journey Office, Defense Intelligence Agency
Executive Leadership Award for Industry - Large Business
David Young, Senior Vice President, Strategic Government, CenturyLink
Executive Leadership Award for Industry - Small Business
Don Tiaga, President, FedBiz IT Solutions, LLC
Congressional Leadership Award
Congressman Will Hurd, (TX-23), U.S. Congress
Leadership Award in Acquisition and Procurement
Ken Rogers, Deputy CIO, Department of State
Leadership Award for Service to the Citizen and the Country
J.S. Shellenberger, Deputy Assistant Secretary, U.S. Department of Labor, Veterans' Employment and Training Service
Posthumous Leadership Award for Service to the Citizen and the Country
Chief Steven Elliott, Chief of Police, Miami Veterans Affairs Healthcare System
Leadership Award in Health Information Technology
Jose Arietta, Associate Deputy Assistant Secretary, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Leadership in Technology Innovation
Edward Burrows, Robotics Process Automation Program Manager, U.S. General Services Administration
Leadership in Cyber Security
Bobby Miller, Sr. Director, Office of Cyber Monitoring & Operations, U.S. Department of State
Leadership in Cloud Computing
Damon Bragg, HSIN Service Operations Manager, U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Leadership in Mobile Computing Technology
Joshua Kossoy, Director, Information Technology Infrastructure Operations Department, Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation
Leadership in Big Data and Data Analysis
Mark E. Krzysko, Acquisition Data Executive, U.S. Department of Defense
Leadership in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
Justin Legary, Branch Chief, U.S. Citizenship Immigration Services
Leadership in IT Modernization
Gundeep Ahluwalia, Chief Information Officer, U.S. Department of Labor
Special Leadership Recognition - Science, Innovation and New Technology
Dr. Pamela McCauley, Program Director, National Science Foundation
Emerging Leader Award
Kristin Solomon-Fish, Manager, IT Performance and Achievement, United States Postal Service
Leadership in Change - #changeagent
Alden J. Fry, Division Chief, Spartan Program Management Division, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives
President's Award
Confidential until AFFIRM Leadership Awards Celebration on May 23, 2019
Sponsorships are now available.
Support AFFIRM’s leadership awards and scholarship program while showcasing your pride in being part of this august community of leaders. Spend time engaging with awardees and hearing their story at the awards gala. VIP sponsors earn a coveted place at the VIP reception that precedes the Awards event from 5 pm to 6 pm.
Registration is now open.
Celebrate with AFFIRM and our awardees as they are recognized during this, the 40th Annual Leadership Awards gala from 6 pm to 9 pm at the St. Regis Hotel in Washington, DC.
Schedule
VIP Reception (by invitation): 5 pm - 6 pm
General Admission: 6 pm - 9 pm
Dress code: Business Attire
Guest of Honor
Suzette Kent, Federal Chief Information Officer, Office of Management and Budget
Leadership Awards Selection Committee
AFFIRM’s Selection Committee for our 2019 Leadership Awards include government and industry senior leaders who have the experience and expertise to recognize exemplary performance in our community. This committee includes:
Government
Industry
Thank you to our sponsors
