
Presented by WashingtonExec
2027 Chief Officer Awards
Recognizing the C-suite leaders shaping the future of government contracting.
Save the date — details coming soon
May 20, 2027Hilton Mclean Tysons Corner
Welcome to the 2027 Chief Officer Awards
The Chief Officer Awards celebrate the executives driving mission outcomes across the government contracting community.
- 24
- Award Categories
- 141
- Finalists Named
- 800+
- Executives in the Room
- 15
- Years of Recognition
Everything you need for the day
Mark your calendar
- Awards ceremony
- May 20, 2027

The 2026 Chief Officer Awards
- 29winners
- 112finalists
- 53sponsors
Answers before you ask
Do I need to be a member of WashingtonExec?
You do not need to be a member of WashingtonExec to participate – this event is open to the public.
Does it cost money to participate?
There is no cost to participate.
Do all of the award categories for public, private and government represent one individual award?
Yes, all award categories listed from public, private, and Government will have one individual award recipient.
What is the word count for each nominating question?
350 words.
Can I submit more than one nomination?
Yes, you can. You must submit a separate individual nomination for each person that you would like to nominate. You can submit multiple nominations per category.
What are the nomination questions/criteria?
The nomination questions differ by award category. Choose a category to see the questions you will be asked.
How many nominating questions/criteria are there?
There are no more than two questions per award category.
If my nominee previously won a Pinnacle Award, may I submit a nomination for a Chief Award?
Yes. We encourage past winners, nominees, and nominators to submit nominations for the Chief Officer Awards.
Join us on May 20
Hilton Mclean Tysons Corner. 10:30 am – 1:30 p.m.
