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2021 - GTSC Strategic Advisor of the Year Award
Government Technology & Services Coalition (GTSC)
GTSC Strategic Advisor of the Year Award presented during the 10th Anniversary of GTSC & the HSToday 2021 Holiday Awards at the The River View at Occoquan on December 15, 2021 in Lorton, VA.
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2006 IAC Partners Program Outstanding Partner Team
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2010 Women In Technology Leadership Finalist Corporate Public Sector Large Business
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Women In Technology Nominating Committee Volunteer of the Year
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