Chad Sweet – GTS Coalition https://gt.gtscoalition.com Advocating for small and mid-size security companies in the Federal security market Fri, 30 Oct 2015 22:56:19 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 Nominate your MVP and Market Maven! https://gt.gtscoalition.com/nominate-your-mvp-and-market-maven/ Fri, 30 Oct 2015 22:27:32 +0000 https://www.gtscoalition.com/?p=6636

DEADLINE IS NOVEMBER 6, 2015.

Each year, GTSC is fortunate to recognize some amazing people in our community.  In our short 4 years, we have been able to cheer on a number of people doing extraordinary things on behalf of the homeland and national security mission.

Work with anyone from DHS, DOD, ODNI, State, Justice or Treasury who comes to mind when you hear that?  If you are a GTSC member, please let us know!  Shoot an email to us with the Name, contact information, and a short paragraph on why you believe they should win our Most Valuable Player or our Market Maven.  Contact us now.

SUBMISSIONS ARE CONFIDENTIAL – IF YOUR SUBMISSION IS SELECTED WE WILL CONTACT YOU.
Categories descriptions are below:
Market Maven Award
Presented to an exceptional individual who contributes in a concrete and tangible way to the efficiency, productivity and effectiveness of the homeland and national security market. Proven as a thought leader with a belief in increasing individual opportunity, the power of free enterprise and the nurture of innovation to advance and support the homeland and national security mission.  Past recipients:  Chad Sweet, The Chertoff Group; Jim Williams, Schambach & Williams.
Most Valuable Player Award 
MVP is awarded to a federal official who modernizes and improves the operations and performance of an agency, component, program or division to increase capacity and speed delivery, use innovation and improve performance. These leaders also focus on the future – developing strategies and plans to address our constantly changing, dynamic threat environment.  Past recipients:  Charles Armstrong, CIO, CBP; Sara Schroerlucke, Program Manager, CBP.
]]> GTSC Recognizes Leaders in Homeland & National Security Community: U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement, Chertoff Group, Dickstein Shapiro, PReSafe Technologies, StrikeForce Consulting, TASC, Inc. recognized https://gt.gtscoalition.com/gtsc-recognizes-leaders-in-homeland-national-security-community-u-s-immigration-customs-enforcement-chertoff-group-dickstein-shapiro-presafe-technologies-strikeforce-consulting-tasc-inc/ Thu, 06 Feb 2014 13:41:24 +0000 https://www.gtscoalition.com/?p=5495 Washington, D.C., February 6, –The Government Technology & Services Coalition (GTSC), the premier organization for small and mid-sized companies in homeland and national security yesterday recognized numerous public and private sector leaders and innovators in homeland and national security at its Annual Awards.

John Morton, former director, U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement and John Fantini Porter, Chief of Staff, Management & Administration, were awarded Federal Small Business Champions of the Year; Chad Sweet, co-founder and CEO of the Chertoff Group received the Market Maven award; Robert V. Jones, CEO, PreSafe Technologies for Small Business Member of the Year; Brian Finch, Dickstein Shapiro for Strategic Partner of the Year; Bill Carroll, Managing Partner StrikeForce Consulting, Strategic Advisor of the Year and TASC Inc. for Mentor of the year.  Read the release.

 

]]> Dec. 10: GTSC Holiday Awards https://gt.gtscoalition.com/dec-10-gtsc-holiday-awards/ Wed, 13 Nov 2013 09:30:03 +0000 https://www.gtscoalition.com/?p=5116 Join the Government Technology & Services Coalition for an extraordinary celebration of a great year and a toast to a new and prosperous 2014 at our Annual Awards Celebration! We’re thrilled to feature our Italian Feast dinner buffet in addition to holiday libations, great company and a fun evening to ring in the holidays.

The 2013 GTSC Holiday Awards honors:

Federal Small Business Champions of the Year Award: John Morton, former Director, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement & Jonathan Porter, Chief of Staff, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement

Federal Small Business Champion of the Year is awarded annually to the Federal official(s) who show a distinct commitment and tangible results toward improving the environment and success for small businesses in the Federal homeland and national security market.

 

Market Maven of the Year Award: Chad C. Sweet, Co-Founder & CEO, The Chertoff Group

Normally presented at the GTSC Anniversary, 2013 year’s Market Maven of the Year Award will be presented at the holiday party. It is presented to an exceptional individual who contributes in a concrete and tangible way to the efficiency, productivity and effectiveness of the homeland and national security market. Proven as a thought leader with a belief in increasing individual opportunity, the power of free enterprise and the nurture of innovation to advance and support the homeland and national security mission.


Strategic Partner of the Year Award: Brian E. Finch, Partner, Global Security Practice, Dickstein Shapiro LLP

The Strategic Partner of the Year is awarded annually to the Strategic Partner that demonstrates a clear commitment to GTSC, contributes significantly to the content and substance of the organization and provides GTSC members with counsel, insight and resources to perform exceptionally on behalf of the homeland and national security mission.

Strategic Advisor of the Year Award: Bill Carroll, Senior Partner, Strike Force Consulting

The Strategic Advisor of the Year is awarded annually to the Strategic Advisor who works on behalf of GTSC to increase our capacity, membership and opportunities to bring the innovation, creativity and solutions of small and mid-sized companies to the homeland and national security mission.

 

Small Business Member of the Year Award: PReSafe Technologies LLC

The award is presented annually to the GTSC Member that exemplifies exceptional quality and ethics for the Federal government, a commitment to GTSC’s small business members and advocacy on behalf of our community.

 


Mentor of the Year Award: TASC & Mike Kelly, Vice President, Business Development, Civil and Infrastructure Security Group, TASC

Mentor of the Year is awarded annually to the GTSC Mentor who has worked to increase members’ understanding of the homeland and national security market, increased business opportunities for small companies through formal and informal mentoring and engages with GTSC to promote an innovative, robust, fair market for all.

About the Border Patrol Foundation

The Border Patrol Foundation provides resources to the families of the fallen and creates awareness of the escalating risk of those who keep America’s borders safe. These services create a financial bridge through the turbulent time following a family’s loss. The Foundation supports programs improving awareness of United States border security and recognizes community leaders supporting the families of the U.S. Border Patrol. The Foundation’s volunteers have served with the U.S. Border Patrol or are professionals, friends and family committed to the importance of securing America’s borders and dedicate their lives to the same.

Thank You to our Sponsors!

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Thank you to Old Dominion Strategies!

Support and sponsorships of our holiday event are welcome  — please contact us to help make this our best event ever!

Register nowParking & Public Transportation

Parking: There is some on-site and two-hour metered street parking. Parking is also available at GMU.

Metrorail: The Arlington Arts Center is one block south of the Virginia Square-GMU metro station on the Orange line.

Metrobus: Line 24P and ART Line 41 stop directly in front of the AAC.

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