2026 Wash100 Popular Vote Week 2: Public Officials Expand Lead, Industry Execs Gain Ground
The second week of voting in the 2026 Wash100 Popular Vote contest saw dramatic increases in vote totals across the leaderboard, with public officials continuing to dominate the top tier while industry executives and new entrants reshaped the middle of the rankings. Compared to the previous week, overall engagement intensified significantly, pushing vote counts into […]
GDMS President Chris Brady Accepts 2026 Wash100 Award From Executive Mosaic
Chris Brady, president of General Dynamics Mission Systems, has accepted the 2026 Wash100 Award, which recognizes his leadership in driving contract growth, advancing mission technologies and strengthening national defense capabilities. Executive Mosaic CEO Jim Garrettson presented the award, Brady’s seventh Wash100 win, at the GDMS office. Brady has been inducted into the Wash100 class each […]
2026 Wash100 Popular Vote Week 1: Public Officials Dominate Top Spots in Latest Rankings
In late January, Executive Mosaic, the Capital region’s premier organization for government contracting events and media, unveiled its 2026 class of Wash100 Award winners, recognizing the most influential and forward-looking executives across the public and private GovCon sectors. Following the announcement, the company launched its annual popular vote, giving the public the chance to cast […]
Make Your Voice Heard in the 2026 Wash100 Popular Vote Contest
The race is on, and the winner will be determined by YOU. The 2026 Wash100 Award season has reached its most electric moment, the popular vote, and the stakes couldn’t be higher. GovCon-defining leaders are once again going head-to-head, not just for recognition, but for momentum, prestige and the ultimate proof of respect and influence: […]
Executive Mosaic Announces 2026 Wash100 Award Season Schedule
Executive Mosaic, the nation’s premier events, networking and media organization, is proud to announce the schedule for the unveiling of the 2026 class of esteemed Wash100 Award winners! Since its founding in 2014 by Executive Mosaic CEO Jim Garrettson, the Wash100 Award has constantly honored the most influential, innovative and promising executives shaping the federal […]
5 Notable Wash100 Award Winners in the Space Industry
The esteemed ranks of Wash100 Award winners—the highest achieving executives in government contracting—are filled with executives from the space industry. These professionals are directly influencing the technologies, strategies and investment priorities shaping the future of the space business for years to come. Why Are Space Industry Wash100 Winners Impactful? Founded by Executive Mosaic CEO Jim […]
2026 Wash100 Award Nominations Close Friday—Nominate a GovCon Titan Today!
Executive Mosaic’s Wash100 Award honors the top GovCon executives and federal officials for their leadership, innovation, success and commitment to serving the U.S. Established in 2014 by Jim Garrettson, Executive Mosaic CEO, the Wash100 Award honors the 100 most influential individuals in the GovCon field. It highlights leaders from both public and private sectors whom […]
Who Are the Wash100 Award Winners in the AI Industry? (Part 3)
The Wash100 Award signifies more than just an accolade. It highlights the visionaries who are steering the future of government and industry. More and more, Wash100 Award winners are the architects of America’s AI revolution, leveraging the advanced technology to tackle federal challenges once considered unmanageable. Why Are AI Industry Wash100 Winners Impactful? Wash100 Award […]
Key Takeaways From Baird’s 2025 Defense & Government Conference
Co-authored with Pat Host For eight years, investment banking firm Baird has brought the government contracting community a sterling conference every November to take the pulse on the industry’s current state of mind. Panel sessions, company presentations and fireside chats complement dispatches directly from Baird experts that review statistics and projections, growth trends and market […]
Saluting First-Time 2025 Wash100 Winners From Government
The annual Wash100 Award represents the apex of an executive’s career. Issued by Executive Mosaic, the GovCon industry’s leading events, media and membership organization, the first-time winners from the class of 2025 includes prominent government executives, showcasing their leadership and impact within the federal marketplace. These government leaders are shaping policy in critical capabilities including […]
The Five Foundational Values of the Wash100 Award
The Wash100 Award is the ultimate achievement in a GovCon executive’s career. The award, created by Executive Mosaic in 2014, is the yearly recognition of GovCon leaders who demonstrate excellence across the board. Joining the list of Wash100 winners is not just a minor achievement. It serves as a standard of success, highlighting individuals who […]
Wash100 Award Opens 2026 Nominations, Ushering in New Year of GovCon Innovation and Impact
Executive Mosaic, the sector leader in GovCon events and media, is honored to announce that nominations are officially open for the 2026 Wash100 Award, marking the 13th season of the most prestigious and forward-looking recognition in the government contracting industry. Founded in 2014 by Jim Garrettson, CEO of Executive Mosaic, the Wash100 Award enshrines the […]
Leading the Charge: Steve Schorer’s Vision for Peraton in Government Technology
Few GovCon executives have achieved as much success as Peraton’s Steve Schorer. A three-time Wash100 Award winner and veteran of some of the most illustrious defense electronics and aerospace companies including RTX, Hughes Aircraft and Lockheed Martin, Schorer also has business chops. He played a key role in the sale of DRS Technologies to Finmeccanica, […]
What Executive Mosaic Seeks in Wash100 Award Nominations
Executive Mosaic, the government contracting sector’s leading events and media organization, is thrilled to open nominations for the 2026 Wash100 Award season on Nov. 12. Since 2014, the Wash100 Award has recognized hundreds of GovCon executives and leading federal officials for their innovation, leadership, success and commitment to serving the nation. But how does one […]
Raymond James’ 2025 Defense & Government Conference: 5 Key Takeaways
Raymond James’ 2025 Defense & Government Conference brought together leaders shaping the future of defense technology, policy and acquisition reform. Held Oct. 16 at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C., the event underscored how government contractors are adapting to a rapidly changing threat landscape — and how Wash100 Award-winning executives are driving that evolution. Among the […]