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The AFFIRM Leadership Awards Celebration is officially SOLD OUT. Walk-ins will be accommodated on a space-available basis. 

Contact info@affirm.org with any questions.

Beyond Today’s Government: Advancing Together 

Breaking Barriers, Celebrating Diversity, Empowering with Purpose 

Join us to recognize the outstanding accomplishments of our honorees, who have provided firm direction and demonstrated inspired vision within or beyond their agency or organization. The high impact achievements of these leaders have helped government to be more effective and efficient in delivering its mission.

Agenda:
5:00 - 5:45pm: VIP Reception (Invite Only)  |  Lower Terrace
5:30 - 6:00pm: General Reception  |  Rooftop
6:00 - 8:30pm: Awards & Networking  |  Rooftop

Keynote Speaker: Mr. Eric Hysen, Chief Information Officer & Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer, U.S. Department of Homeland Security (Invited)

Emcee: Mr. Tom Temin, Host of the Federal Drive, Federal News Network

Honorees: 

The honorees listed below were awarded for their leadership accomplishments and contributions in the calendar year 2023.

AI Vanguard Award - Leadership in Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics
Lt Col Kolin Harris, USAF, Deputy Chief, Program Development, U.S. Air Force Reserve Command

Apex Award - Executive Leadership in Information Technology (DoD and Intelligence)
Lori Wade, Intelligence Community Chief Data Officer, Office of the IC Chief Data Office  

Civic Visionary - Leadership Award for Service to the Citizen and the Country
Raza S. Latif, CEO, NuAxis Innovations

Crisis Navigator - Leadership in Crisis Award
DHS Message Archival Project Team

• Chris Granger, Executive Director of the Information Technology Operations Directorate, U.S. Department of Homeland Security 
• Craig Basham, Principal Deputy Executive Director of the Information Technology Operations Directorate, U.S. Department of Homeland Security 
• Wendell Bonvillian, Senior Advisor, U.S. Department of Homeland Security 
• Rhonda Conrad, Division Chief, U.S. Department of Homeland Security
• David Iannone, IT Service Delivery Branch Chief, U.S. Department of Homeland Security 
• Garth White, Deputy Chief Data Officer, U.S. Department of Homeland Security 
• Jeff Mitchell, Senior Advisor for the Chief Information Officer, U.S. Department of Homeland Security 
• Michelle Thomas, U.S. Department of Homeland Security 
• Christine Tritola, Management and Program Analyst, U.S. Department of Homeland Security 
• Tanya Turner, Program Specialist / Contracting Officer Representative (COR) in the Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO), U.S. Department of Homeland Security 
• Brian Katz, Program Management Branch Chief, Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO), U.S. Department of Homeland Security 
• James Mulherin Jr., Executive Leadership Support Team (ELST), U.S. Department of Homeland Security 

Cyber Defender Award - Leadership in Cyber Innovation
Michael Goulding, Deputy Director, Cyber Operations, National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA)

Emerging Visionary - Executive Leadership Award for Industry (Small)
Tarandeep Bawa, Chief Executive Officer, ITegrity, Inc.

FutureForce Pioneer - Beyond Today’s Government
Daniel Lobaton, Chief Technology Officer, G2Xchange

HealthIT Trendsetter - Leadership in Health Information Technology
Michelle "G-I" Gardner-Ince, Director, Woman Veteran-Owned Small Business Initiative, Office of Small Business, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Luminary Award - Executive Leadership in Information Technology (Civilian)
Jason Lim, Identity Management Capability Manager, U.S. Transportation Security Administration

MetaTech - Award for Transformational Technology
Sunil Madhugiri, Chief Technology Officer, U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Procurement Pioneer - Leadership Award in Acquisition and Procurement
Joanne Woytek, Program Director, National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Skyward Award - Leadership in Cloud Computing
Sheena Burrell, Chief Information Officer, U.S. National Archives and Records Administration

Talent Trailblazer - Leadership in Workforce Development
Kristin Ruiz, Deputy Chief Information Officer, Transportation Security Administration

Titan Award - Executive Leadership Award for Industry (Large)
Steve Hoffman, President, Fortinet Federal

Registration Fees:

*Sustaining Partner Member tickets based on membership size: Large - up to 5 employees at discount; Medium - up to 3 employees at discount; Small - up to 2 employees at discount; Specialty Small - 1 employee at discount. 

Contact info@affirm.org if you have questions about your membership size or your company's registrants. Please note: All event purchases are final.

Dress code: Business attire

Parking: Parking is available in the Hall of States Garage (400 North Capitol St NW, Washington, DC 20001) for $13/car after 4:00pm.

Sponsorships Available: SOLD OUT

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