June 19, 2008 (Thu)

AFFIRM Annual Leadership Awards Luncheon

Willard Intercontinental Hotel
Washington, DC

This luncheon is now SOLD OUT!

AFFIRM Awardees being honored:

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Executive Leadership Award for Information Technology Management

Lt. Gen. Charles E. Croom, Jr
Director
Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA)

The Executive Leadership Award is the highest AFFIRM award presented to the one individual who most exemplifies outstanding leadership and management in the Government. The Executive Leadership Award has been presented by AFFIRM each year since its founding in 1979.

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Leadership Award for Industry

Curt Kolcun
Vice President, Federal Division
Microsoft Corporation

Presented For Superior Leadership In Business and  Technology While Successfully Coordinating Challenges for the Improvement and Implementation of Government-Wide Information Technology

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Leadership Award in Acquisition and Procurement

Mary Parks
Director Small Business Solutions Development Center
Federal Acquisition Service
Region 6 – Heartland
U.S. General Services Administration (GSA)

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Scott F. Denniston
Director, Office of Small and Disadvantages Business Utilization
Office of the Secretary
U.S. Department of Veterans (VA)

Presented for Excellence in Leadership of Government Acquisitions and Procurement for the Successful Development and Award of the VETS Contracts

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Leadership in e-Government

Nancy Sternberg
Program Manager
Business Gateway Initiative
U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)

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Christine H. Liu
Chief Information Officer
U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)

Presented For Leadership Excellence In Management of  e-Government Initiatives Business Gateway Initiative

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Leadership in Service to the Citizens

Martha A. Dorris
Deputy Associate Administrator for Citizen Services
Office of Citizens Services and Communications
U.S. General Services Administration (GSA)

Presented For Outstanding Leadership in Services to the
Citizens through her Vision and Implementation Strategy for Federal Government's Gateway to Official Government Information

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Leadership Award for Service to the Country

MGen Dale W. Meyerrose
Associate Director &
Chief Information Officer
Office of the Director of National Intelligence

Presented for Inspired Leadership in Creating a New Paradigm for Government-wide Information Sharing and Unifying IT Security Certification and Accreditation Controls for the Intelligence, Department of Defense, and Civilian Communities.

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Leadership Award in Information Technology Security
Special Award Category for 2008

Ned Goldberg
Associate Director for Information Security
Chief Information Security Officer
Federal Deposit Insurance Company

Presented for Outstanding Leadership in Developing an Agency Security Program Considered as a Model for the Government

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Sustained Outstanding Legislative Leadership
To Improve the Management of Federal Government Information Technology
Special Award Category for 2008

Honorable Tom Davis
Ranking Member of the House Government Reform and Oversight Committee
U.S. House of Representatives (VA's 11th District)

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The new 2008-2009 AFFIRM Officers will also be installed at the luncheon:

Please note that in all cases, the AFFIRM Officers represent themselves and not their government or industry organizations.   Any reference to organizations, employment or positions are for reference and identification purposes only. 

• President - Jacquelyn Patillo (DCIO, DOT)
• Vice President – Casey Coleman (CIO of GSA)
• Government Co-VP, Programs – Peter Tseronis (Senior Technical Advisor, Department of Energy)
• Government Co-VP, Programs – Jonathan Benett (Program Management Office, PTO)
• Industry Co-VP, Programs – Deirdre Murray (Business Development Principal, Qwest Government Services))
• Industry Co-VP, Programs – Peg Hosky (President, Hosky Communications Inc.)
• Government Co-Secretary – Ed Reniker (OCSC Director, Business Management, GSA)
• Industry Co-Secretary – Leslie Barry (Government Affairs & Business Development, GTSI)
• Government Co-Treasurer – James Washington (VP and CAO, FAA Air Traffic Organization, Acquisition and Business Services)
• Industry Co-Treasurer – Kathleen Cowles (LGS Innovations)
  

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DETAILS

WHEN:

Thursday, June 19, 2008
11:30am - Check-In & Networking
12:00n - 1:30pm - Luncheon & Program

WHERE:

The Willard Hotel, Crystal Room
1401 Pennsylvania Ave, NW
Washington, DC 20004

COST:

Industry Member Pre-Registered -- $85
Industry Non-member Pre-Registered -- $95
Industry Member Walk-in -- $95 (if space is available)
Industry Non-member Walk-in -- $105 (if space is available)

Government Member Pre-Registered -- $25
Government Non-member Pre-Registered -- $30
Government Member Walk-in -- $35 (if space is available)
Government Non-member Walk-in -- $40 (if space is available)

This luncheon is now SOLD OUT!

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