Carahsoft President Craig Abod Accepts 2026 Wash100 Award
Carahsoft President Craig Abod has accepted his 12th Wash100 Award, recognizing his sustained leadership, strategic vision and continued business momentum in a dynamic federal policy and procurement landscape. Jim Garrettson, CEO of Executive Mosaic and founder of the Wash100 Award, presented the honor to Abod during a visit to Carahsoft’s office in Reston, Virginia, on […]
2026 Wash100 Popular Vote Week 3: Margins Tighten Among Front-Runners
The third week of voting in the 2026 Wash100 Popular Vote contest delivered another round of higher totals and intensified competition across the leaderboard. Compared to last week, vote counts continued to climb, and the race for the No. 2 position narrowed to a single vote, signaling heightened engagement as the contest progressed. Who Led […]
Nokia Federal Solutions CEO Mike Loomis Receives Second Wash100 Award
Mike Loomis, president and CEO of Nokia Federal Solutions, has received his second Wash100 Award, recognizing his leadership in forging high-impact industry collaborations, securing key contract wins and positioning the company at the forefront of advanced wireless connectivity for federal missions. The 2026 Wash100 Award was presented to Loomis by Jim Garrettson, Executive Mosaic CEO […]
Oddball CEO Rob Silverman Accepts 2026 Wash100 Award for Leading Human-Centered Digital Transformation
Rob Silverman, CEO of Oddball, has accepted the 2026 Wash100 Award for his leadership in advancing federal digital transformation and for championing the delivery of human-centered solutions. Jim Garrettson, CEO of Executive Mosaic and founder of the Wash100 Award, personally presented the recognition, Silverman’s second Wash100 win, at the 2025 Healthcare Summit, where he moderated […]
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 […]
Pentagon FutureG Director Thomas Rondeau Accepts 2026 Wash100 Award
Thomas Rondeau, principal director for FutureG within the Office of the Under Secretary of War for Research and Engineering, accepted his 2026 Wash100 Award during the Potomac Officers Club’s Defense R&D Summit on Jan. 29. The recognition marks Rondeau’s first Wash100 honor and highlights his growing influence on the Pentagon’s future wireless strategy and next-generation […]
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 […]
USD(A&S) Michael Duffey Accepts 2026 Wash100 Award
Michael Duffey, under secretary of defense for acquisition and sustainment, has received the 2026 Wash100 Award for his leadership in accelerating defense acquisition reform and strengthening the resilience of the U.S. defense industrial base. Jim Garrettson, Executive Mosaic CEO and founder of the Wash100 Award, presented Duffey with the honor on stage at the Potomac […]
2026 Wash100 Award Trophy Features ‘Golden Dome’ Design
Executive Mosaic has unveiled a redesigned trophy for the 2026 Wash100 Award, featuring a new “golden dome” element inspired by the Golden Dome next-generation missile defense initiative that has become a major focus across the government contracting industry. The updated statuette reflects Executive Mosaic’s continued commitment to enhancing the physical Wash100 Award each year, ensuring […]
DOW CTO Emil Michael Receives 2026 Wash100 Award
Emil Michael, the Department of War’s chief technology officer and under secretary for research and engineering, has received his first Wash100 Award, earning recognition for his efforts to accelerate the delivery of emerging technologies to U.S. warfighters. The Wash100 Award was presented to Michael by Jim Garrettson, Executive Mosaic CEO and founder of the Wash100 Award, on stage during […]
Executive Mosaic Presents 2026 Wash100 Award Winners
Executive Mosaic, the nation’s leading GovCon events and media organization, is proud to announce the 2026 Wash100 Award winners, marking the 13th year of the prestigious recognition honoring the most influential leaders across the government contracting ecosystem. If there were ever any doubts about the number 13 being unlucky, this year’s class puts them decisively […]
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 […]
CACI’s DeEtte Gray Crowned GovCon’s Most Popular Exec in 2025 Wash100 Contest
After three months of intense competition and a groundswell of support for many candidates, Executive Mosaic is pleased to announce that DeEtte Gray, president of U.S. operations at CACI International, has won the popular vote for the esteemed 2025 Wash100 Award. Every January, Executive Mosaic—the government contracting industry’s leading events and media organization—inducts 100 public […]
Executive Mosaic Unveils 2025 Wash100 Award Winners
Executive Mosaic, GovCon’s leading media and events organization, is excited to announce the winners of its renowned 2025 Wash100 Award, the foremost recognition for government and GovCon industry leaders. Since its inception in 2014, the Wash100 Award has consistently singled out the most innovative, influential and promising executives shaping the federal landscape and meaningfully contributing […]