Small Business Advocate
AFCEA International honors a small business advocate. This award recognizes excellence in a large or midsize business that meets the following criteria:
Company Overview
- 250 or more employees
- In business for more than three years
- Annual revenues of at least $125 million
- AFCEA corporate member
- Demonstrated commitment to AFCEA's mission, values and activities
Demonstrated excellence in following areas:
- Mentor-protégé program
- Demonstrable contract/subcontract performance
- Participation and advocacy in the AFCEA and other small business forums
- Ethics
- Diversity in leadership and staff
Submit a Nomination
2020 Small Business Advocate Award
Thomas Portlock
Odyssey Systems Consulting Group, Ltd
2019 Small Business Advocate Award
Ludmilla Parnell
General Dynamics Information Technology
2018 Small Business Advocate Award
Clairesse Jackson
Alion Science and Technology
2016 Small Business Advocate Award
Nancy D. Peters
CACI International, Inc.
Nancy Peters (second from right) receives her award from Shannon Sullivan, Vice Chair of the Board (far left), Joe Sifer, Chair of the Board (second from left) and LtGen Robert Shea, USMC (Ret), President and CEO of AFCEA International
2015 Small Business Advocate Award
Robert Wilson
Lockheed Martin
Robert Wilson accepts his award on behalf of Lockheed Martin from John Meincke, Vice Chair of the Board, and LtGen Robert M. Shea, USMC (Ret), President and CEO
If you have award questions, contact the manager, small business programs.