Reporter's notebook: Highlights from the GovCon Awards

The annual awards program has many special moments, and this year was no different. Here are some of editor Nick Wakeman's favorites.

Opinion

How your brand, culture equal financial results

Culture and branding guru Eileen Rivera argues the why and the how of how a company's culture builds its brand.

College grads pick contractors as desirable employers

Government contractors will be represented on a list of the 100 most desirable places to work, according to a survey of recent college grads.

Context is king, even in politics

In a bible-verse showdown, my grandaddy taught me the importance of context when arguing your point.

Is the glass ceiling for women shattering?

More government contractors are being run by women than ever before. Is this a real change in the market?

Opinion

Thinking of rebranding? Here's how to succeed

Todd Stottlemyer shares his experience of rebranding his company and the four keys to gaining value from the effort.

Veritas Capital founder dead at 59

Robert McKeon dies of an apparent suicide at his home in Darien, Conn.

Introducing the new and improved Washington Technology website

Welcome to the new Washington Technology website, where you'll find our news and analysis easier to read, find and share. Enjoy.

Deep Water Point appoints another principal to its team

Martin Cummings to focus on clients in need of expertise with capture and growth management.

Who are the most powerful women in the government market?

Fortune's annual list of the 50 most powerful women in business includes some prominent government contracting names. Who made the cut, and who did they miss?

Lockheed dedicates memorial for fallen contractors

The company opens memorial for employees killed in Iraq and Afghanistan as the death toll reaches nearly 2,700.

Catapult founder Randy Slager shares lessons from the small-business trenches

If anyone knows the ups and downs of small business its Randy Slager. He recently sold his business, Catapult Technology, and shares what he learned along the way.

New firm launches to chase risk management opportunities

Liberty Group Ventures, a woman-owned small business specializing in risk management solutions, was launched yesterday by Kiersten Todt Coon.

CACI's London leads group of 2012's top contractors

The annual Greater Washington Government Contractor Awards program announces its 2012 finalists and inducts Jack London into the contractor hall of fame.

Former Stanley exec brings some magic to new firm

Former Stanley executive VP George Wilson has been on a roll since joining Electronic Consulting Services. He's just closed his third deal in 14 months.

Polycom reorgs public sector business

Polycom brings together its federal, state and local, education, health care and grants units into single entity.

Deadline extended for CTO awards

Act now to get your CTO innovator of the year nominations in. The deadline has been extended until Sept. 7.

Don't forget the power of face time

Sure social media is all the rage, but you can't afford to ignore in-person networking.

Do you know the best contractor CTO in the market?

Nominations are being accepted for the 2012 Government Contractor CTO Innovator Awards which honor the critical role chief technology officers play in the success of their companies.

Deltek CEO among Ernst & Young winners

Deltek's Kevin Parker and other government contracting executives capture Ernst & Young entrepreneur awards.