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As we enter a pivotal year for the federal landscape, we are thrilled to announce the 2025 Engage Federal Citizen Services 150 Honorees. These industry and government IT and consulting leaders – from across the Federal Citizen Services and Federal Financial sectors – are set to spearhead innovation. With a new Administration on the horizon, this esteemed group of technology and business consulting professionals is ready to propel the critical missions of Federal Citizen Services and Federal Financial agencies forward. The nomination process was incredibly competitive, with hundreds of entries evaluated. Each honoree was nominated and selected by their peers, celebrating their outstanding contributions to the field.

Across the Federal sector, there’s constant talk of breaking down silos, promoting transparency, and fostering collaboration. But these leaders aren’t just talking the talk; they are living it. They are setting a powerful example of what it means to lead with purpose, inspiring their teams and peers to do the same. Their selfless commitment to improving how government and industry collaborate is reshaping the way we work together—not for personal gain, but for the betterment of the entire industry.

As we continue our mission to highlight leaders #doingitright, we are thrilled to celebrate these innovators who embrace bold strategies and forward-thinking approaches. They are driving a culture shift that prioritizes open communication, transparency, and collaboration within and between the Federal government and its industry partners, particularly across the Federal CItizen and Federal FInancial sector, including OPM, ITA, USPTO, GAO, EPA, DOL, DOE, Census, DOI, HUD, GSA, DOC, SBA, NARA, NOAA, Treasury, IRS, SEC, CFPB, BFS, CFTC and FDIC and related agencies. The 2025 honorees stand out not only for their leadership but for their commitment to creating a more collaborative future, ultimately delivering real, measurable impact for U.S. citizens, our Veterans and Warriors, business leaders, educators, seniors, caregivers, families, and children.

The official announcement is available here.

About Highlight

Highlight Technologies (“Highlight”) is an award-winning, 100% employee-owned, ISO® 9001, ISO 20000, ISO 27001, ISO 44001 certified, ISO 56000 certified, CMMI-DEV Level 3, and CMMI-SVC Level 3 appraised federal contractor that provides Application Development, Business & Mission Operations, Data and Analytics, Hybrid Cloud and Automation, Cybersecurity, and IT Services to more than 20 U.S. federal government customers. Our customers include National Security (DHS, Army, Air Force, Intel), Health (USAID, NIH, HHS) and Citizen Services (FCC, GSA, SBA). For more information, please visit www.highlighttech.com.

About OrangeSlices AI   

OrangeSlices AI. Playful Name. Serious about Democratizing Data and Disrupting the GovCon Competitive Intelligence Market. The core mission for OS AI is to identify, share and create timely, actionable and responsible information and data products, tools and resources that 1) are accessible to all organizations and their teams, small to large; 2) will assist Federal government and Industry IT and consulting leaders to more effectively identify and engage with each other; and 3) shine a spotlight on those leaders and companies that are #doingitright.

Highlight appointed Wayne Rehberger as the fifth member of the Board of Directors. The Board guides and oversees Highlight’s growth and maturity as a 100% Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)-owned company.

“I am thrilled to join the Highlight Board at an exciting time in the company’s growth and look forward to leveraging my past experience as a financial and operational professional to provide advice as they continue to look at new areas for growth,” said Wayne Rehberger, Highlight Board Member.

Wayne brings decades of experience and leadership in the public sector across technology and professional services industries. Most recently, he served as the CFO of Engility and TASC before its merger with Engility (2010-2019). He supported the organic growth and the merger and acquisition activities for TASC/Engility up to its acquisition by SAIC in 2019. While the industry cycled through a severe downturn, Wayne helped guide both companies through material events and subsequent organic growth, creating significant shareholder value for investors and employees. Mr. Rehberger has since served as a Director on several public and private Boards, including QTS Realty Trust, Fusion Telecom, and Pixelligent and continues to serve as a Director of Abt Global, and GTT Telecom. Additionally, he served on the Advisory Board of SAP National Security Services.

“I am excited to welcome Wayne to our Board of Directors,” said Highlight CEO Aarish Gokaldas.  “His financial acumen and M&A experience add to a stacked set of expertise that our existing Board to grow and mature Highlight.”

Wayne joins the board of directors alongside Highlight Founder and Chair of the Board, Rebecca Andino, and members Elma Levy, Paul Peou, and Nancy Peters.

To Read more about our board of directors, visit: https://highlighttech.com/about-us/#leadership

About Highlight
Highlight Technologies (“Highlight”) is an award-winning, 100% employee-owned, ISO® 9001, ISO 20000, ISO 27001, ISO 44001 certified, ISO 56000 certified, CMMI-DEV Level 3, and CMMI-SVC Level 3 appraised federal contractor that provides Application Development, Business & Mission Operations, Data and Analytics, Hybrid Cloud and Automation, Cybersecurity, and IT Services to more than 20 U.S. federal government customers. Our customers include National Security (DHS, Army, Air Force, Intel), Health (USAID, NIH, HHS) and Citizen Services (FCC, GSA, SBA). For more information, please visit www.highlighttech.com.

The Federal GovCon sector continues to be one of the most complex and competitive marketplaces in the world and the consistent and long-term winners of today and tomorrow are those companies which understand they must not only bring to the table efficient and effective solutions, but also a corporate culture that demonstrates their own excellence, making them a beacon for talent, for partners, and for clients.

The list represents a select list of federal government contractors which have been identified as #doingittherightway based on outstanding results in several key areas:

• Good Partner – in ways that go above and beyond to provide support, mentorship, engagement, to collaborate, and to bridge the divide, building one successful team to deliver for their client.
• Growing Your Talent – with a focus is on what is best for the individual.
• Philanthropy – that is driven by its team, by its focus, and by what is happening the world and communities it works in.
• Exemplify Innovation – and are guided by principles that understand the status quo is not enough and they must demonstrate they are doing more and doing better.
• Industry Engagement – that includes multiple aspects including mentorship, giving of time or services, sharing of intel, will involve people from across the company and will be driven by a desire to give back.
• Inclusive and Diverse – finding ways to have those voices heard, for combining those personalities on shared efforts for the betterment of all involved.
• Sustainability Practices – demonstrating that everyone must do their part and they have identified and defined ways they can #dobetter for themselves and their government clients.
• Investment for the Sake of Betterment – putting money behind their commitment to improving the work environment and experience for both internal teams and as it relates to customer delivery.

These characteristics were defined as being drivers to Elev8 GovCon and provide a major competitive edge, to include in higher levels of employee and customer engagement and loyalty which translate into higher growth and profits. The companies recognized above,

and the leaders guiding these teams forward, understand what it takes and are models of #doingittherightway.

The official announcement is available here.

About OrangeSlices AI

OrangeSlices AI. Playful Name. Serious about Democratizing Data and Disrupting the GovCon Competitive Intelligence Market. The core mission for OS AI is to identify, share and create timely, actionable and responsible information and data products, tools and resources that 1) are accessible to all organizations and their teams, small to large; 2) will assist Federal government and Industry IT and consulting leaders to more effectively identify and engage with each other; and 3) shine a spotlight on those leaders and companies that are #doingitright.

#Elev8GovCon

As we enter a pivotal year for the federal landscape, we are thrilled to announce the 2025 Engage Federal Health 150 Honorees. These leaders in IT and consulting, from both industry and government, are set to spearhead innovation. With a new Administration on the horizon, this esteemed group of technology and business consulting professionals is ready to propel the critical missions of Federal Health agencies forward. The nomination process was incredibly competitive, with hundreds of entries evaluated. Each honoree was nominated and selected by their peers, celebrating their outstanding contributions to the field. 

Across the Federal sector, there’s constant talk of breaking down silos, promoting transparency, and fostering collaboration. But these leaders aren’t just talking the talk; they are living it. They are setting a powerful example of what it means to lead with purpose, inspiring their teams and peers to do the same. Their selfless commitment to improving how government and industry collaborate is reshaping the way we work together—not for personal gain, but for the betterment of the entire industry. 

As we continue our mission to highlight leaders #doingitright, we are thrilled to celebrate these innovators who embrace bold strategies and forward-thinking approaches. They are driving a culture shift that prioritizes open communication, transparency, and collaboration within and between the Federal government and its industry partners, particularly across the Federal Health sector, including the VA, HHS, Defense/Military Health, CMS, and related agencies. The 2025 honorees stand out not only for their leadership but for their commitment to creating a more collaborative future, ultimately delivering real, measurable impact for U.S. citizens, our Veterans and Warriors, business leaders, educators, seniors, caregivers, families, and children. 

#EngageGovConLeaders   

• Exemplify Open Communication    
• Provide Evidence of Mission Focus      
• Execute as a Good Partner      
• Engage with the Community      
• Encourage Inclusivity      
• Exemplify Innovation      

These characteristics were defined as being drivers to Engage GovCon and provide all leaders across government and industry a model for how to collaborate, engage and thrive.    

The official announcement is available here.   

About Highlight

Highlight Technologies (“Highlight”) is an award-winning, 100% employee-owned, ISO® 9001, ISO 20000, ISO 27001, ISO 44001 certified, ISO 56000 certified, CMMI-DEV Level 3, and CMMI-SVC Level 3 appraised federal contractor that provides Application Development, Business & Mission Operations, Data and Analytics, Hybrid Cloud and Automation, Cybersecurity, and IT Services to more than 20 U.S. federal government customers. Our customers include National Security (DHS, Army, Air Force, Intel), Health (USAID, NIH, HHS) and Citizen Services (FCC, GSA, SBA). For more information, please visit www.highlighttech.com.

About OrangeSlices AI 

OrangeSlices AI. Playful Name. Serious about Democratizing Data and Disrupting the GovCon Competitive Intelligence Market. The core mission for OS AI is to identify, share and create timely, actionable and responsible information and data products, tools and resources that 1) are accessible to all organizations and their teams, small to large; 2) will assist Federal government and Industry IT and consulting leaders to more effectively identify and engage with each other; and 3) shine a spotlight on those leaders and companies that are #doingitright.  

Fairfax, VA — Great Place To Work® and Fortune magazine have selected Highlight for the 2024 Fortune Best Workplaces in Technology™ List. This is Highlight 2^nd time being named to this prestigious list, this year coming in at 4^th place in the small & medium category. Earning a spot means that Highlight is one of the best companies to work for in the country.

The Best Workplaces in Technology award is based on analysis of survey responses over 149,000 current employees from Great Place To Work Certified™ companies in the tech industry.

“This is a recognition not of the technology we have deployed, but the team members who bring their expertise to ensure every tech deployment is a successful one for our clients” said Highlight CEO Aarish Gokaldas.  “We are grateful for each one who contributes their passion and dedication every day.”

The Best Workplaces in Technology list is highly competitive. Great Place To Work, the global authority on workplace culture, determines its lists using its proprietary For All™ Methodology to evaluate and certify thousands of organizations in America’s largest ongoing annual workforce study, based on over 1.3 million survey responses and data from companies representing more than 8.2 million employees this year alone.

Survey responses reflect a comprehensive picture of the workplace experience. Honorees were selected based on their ability to offer positive outcomes for employees regardless of job role, race, gender, sexual orientation, work status, or other demographic identifier.

“Congratulations to the Best Workplaces in Technology,” says Michael C. Bush, CEO of Great Place To Work. “These companies not only outperform the average for their industry but have created workplaces that outshine the average in every category, proving the importance of building trust with workers, no matter the industry.”

Highlight’s Previous Great Place to Work Achievements

Highlight has been recognized as

• #10 on Best Workplaces for Technology 2024 (Small And Medium)
• #51 on PEOPLE®’s Companies that Care List 2024
• #79 on Best Workplaces for Millennials™ 2024 (Small And Medium)
• #35 on PEOPLE®’s Companies that Care List 2023
• #28 on Best Medium Workplaces List 2023
• #15 on Best Workplaces for Technology 2023
• #25 in Best Workplaces for Millennials™ 2023 (Small And Medium)
• #2 in Fortune Best Workplaces for Women™ 2022 (Small And Medium)
• #10 in Fortune Best Workplaces in Technology™ 2022 (Small And Medium)
• #16 in Fortune Best Medium Workplaces™ 2022
• #33 in Best Workplaces for Millennials™ 2022 (Small And Medium)
  

About Highlight

Highlight Technologies (“Highlight”) is an award-winning, 100% employee-owned, ISO® 9001, ISO 20000, ISO 27001, ISO 44001 certified, ISO 56000 certified, CMMI-DEV Level 3, and CMMI-SVC Level 3 appraised federal contractor that provides Application Development, Business & Mission Operations, Data and Analytics, Hybrid Cloud and Automation, Cybersecurity, and IT Services to more than 20 U.S. federal government customers. Our customers include National Security (DHS, Army, Air Force, Intel), Health (USAID, NIH, HHS) and Citizen Services (FCC, GSA, SBA). For more information, please visit www.highlighttech.com.

About the Fortune Best Workplaces in Technology List

Great Place To Work selected the Best Workplaces in Technology by analyzing confidential survey responses from more than 1.3 million employees in the U.S., representing the experiences of over 8.2 million employees in 2023 and 2024. Of those responses, over 149,000 came from employees at Great Place To Work Certified companies in the technology industry, and this ranking is based on that feedback. Company rankings are derived from 60 employee experience questions within the Great Place To Work Trust Index™ Survey. Companies with 10 to 999 employees competed in the small and medium category. Companies with 1,000 or more employees were considered for the large category. Read the full methodology.

To get on this list next year, start here.

About Great Place To Work

As the global authority on workplace culture, Great Place To Work brings 30 years of groundbreaking research and data to help every place become a great place to work for all. Its proprietary platform and Great Place To Work Model help companies evaluate the experience of every employee, with exemplary workplaces becoming Great Place To Work Certified and receiving recognition on a coveted Best Workplaces™ List.

Follow Great Place To Work on LinkedIn, X, and Instagram or visit greatplacetowork.com and sign up for the newsletter to learn more.

About Fortune

Fortune upholds a legacy of award-winning writing and trusted reporting for executives who want to make business better. Independently owned, with a global perspective and digital agility, Fortune tells the stories of a new generation of innovators, builders, and risk takers. Online and in print, Fortune measures corporate performance through rigorous benchmarks and holds companies accountable. Fortune creates communities by convening true thought leaders and iconoclasts — those who shape industry, commerce, and society – through powerful and prestigious lists, events, and conferences, such as the iconic Fortune 500, the CEO Initiative, and Most Powerful Women. For more information, visit fortune.com.

Fairfax, VA — Great Place To Work® and Fortune magazine have selected Highlight for the 2024 Fortune Best Medium Workplaces™ List. This is Highlight’s 3rd time being named to this prestigious list, this year coming in at No. 10. Earning a spot means that Highlight is one of the best companies to work for in the country.

To determine the Best Medium Workplaces list, Great Place To Work analyzed the survey responses of over 213,000 employees from Great Place To Work Certified™ companies with between 100 and 999 U.S. employees.

Highlight CEO, Aarish Gokaldas Said:

“Cracking the Top 10 of Best Medium Workplaces is a tremendous honor, It’s a humbling recognition of Highlight’s commitment to our customers, as well as our focus on robust compensation packages, professional development, and real company ownership for our employees.”

The Best Medium Workplaces list is highly competitive. Great Place To Work, the global authority on workplace culture, determines its lists using its proprietary For All™ methodology to evaluate and certify thousands of organizations in America’s largest ongoing annual workforce study, based on over 1.3 million survey responses and data from companies representing more than 8.2 million employees this year alone.

Survey responses reflect a comprehensive picture of the workplace experience. Honorees were selected based on their ability to offer positive outcomes for employees regardless of job role, race, gender, sexual orientation, work status, or other demographic identifier.

“Some of the strongest work cultures we measure every year come from companies with relatively small headcounts,” says Michael C. Bush, CEO of Great Place To Work. “Companies that make this highly competitive list offer the care and support found at companies 10 times their size.” Highlight’s Previous Great Place to Work Achievements

Highlight has been recognized as

• #51 on PEOPLE®’s Companies that Care List 2024
• #79 on Best Workplaces for Millennials™ 2024 (Small And Medium)
• #35 on PEOPLE®’s Companies that Care List 2023
• #28 on Best Medium Workplaces List 2023
• #15 on Best Workplaces for Technology 2023
• #25 in Best Workplaces for Millennials™ 2023 (Small And Medium)
• #2 in Fortune Best Workplaces for Women™ 2022 (Small And Medium)
• #10 in Fortune Best Workplaces in Technology™ 2022 (Small And Medium)
• #16 in Fortune Best Medium Workplaces™ 2022
• #33 in Best Workplaces for Millennials™ 2022 (Small And Medium)
  

About Highlight

Highlight Technologies (“Highlight”) is an award-winning, 100% employee-owned, ISO® 9001, ISO 20000, ISO 27001, ISO 44001 certified, ISO 56000 certified, CMMI-DEV Level 3, and CMMI-SVC Level 3 appraised federal contractor that provides Application Development, Business & Mission Operations, Data and Analytics, Hybrid Cloud and Automation, Cybersecurity, and IT Services to more than 20 U.S. federal government customers. Our customers include National Security (DHS, Army, Air Force, Intel), Health (USAID, NIH, HHS) and Citizen Services (FCC, GSA, SBA). For more information, please visit www.highlighttech.com.

About the Fortune Best Medium Workplaces List

Great Place To Work selected the Fortune Best Medium Workplaces List by surveying companies employing 8.2 million people in the U.S., with 1.3 million confidential responses received. Of those, more than 213,000 responses were received from employees at companies eligible for the Best Medium Workplaces list and this ranking is based on that feedback. Company scores are derived from 60 employee experience questions within the Great Place To Work Trust Index™ Survey. Read the full methodology. To get on this list next year, start here.

About Great Place To Work As the global authority on workplace culture, Great Place To Work brings 30 years of groundbreaking research and data to help every place become a great place to work for all. Its proprietary platform and For All™ Model help companies evaluate the experience of every employee, with exemplary workplaces becoming Great Place To Work Certified or receiving recognition on a coveted Best Workplaces™ List. Follow Great Place To Work on LinkedIn, X, and Instagram or visit greatplacetowork.com and sign up for the newsletter to learn more.

About Fortune

Fortune upholds a legacy of award-winning writing and trusted reporting for executives who want to make business better. Independently owned, with a global perspective and digital agility, Fortune tells the stories of a new generation of innovators, builders, and risk takers. Online and in print, Fortune measures corporate performance through rigorous benchmarks, and holds companies accountable. Fortune creates communities by convening true thought leaders and iconoclasts — those who shape industry, commerce, and society — through powerful and prestigious lists, events, and conferences, such as the iconic Fortune 500, the CEO Initiative and Most Powerful Women. For more information, visit fortune.com.

Fairfax, VA — Great Place To Work® and PEOPLE magazine have honored Highlight as one of the 2024 PEOPLE® Companies that Care. This is Highlight’s 2^nd time being named to this prestigious list, this year coming in at No. 51. Earning a spot means that Highlight has surpassed rigorous benchmarks, establishing itself as one of the best companies to work for in the country.

The PEOPLE Companies that Care List is based on over 1.3 million employee survey responses and data from companies representing the experience of more than 8.2 million employees. Of those surveys, more than a million came from employees at companies eligible for this year’s list and these rankings are based on that feedback.

Companies also submit essays which are validated by employee survey data to give a complete picture of the way an organization cares for its employees, its community, and the planet. To be considered for the list, companies must be Great Place To Work Certified™ and have at least 10 U.S. employees.

HIGHLIGHT DIRECTOR OF PEOPLE & CULTURE, FIONA DYKES SAID:

There are so many things that make Highlight a great place to work, but our HighlightCares program is one of the most unique. It allows for a unique avenue to honor our customers, empower our employees, and better our communities all at once. From donating time, dollars, or goods and services, so much genuine care has gone into this program. I’m proud of our team’s continued commitment and I’m very grateful to be part of this organization.

The Companies that Care list is highly competitive. Survey responses reflect a comprehensive picture of the workplace experience. Honorees were selected based on their ability to offer positive outcomes for employees regardless of job role, race, gender, sexual orientation, work status, or other demographic identifier.

“What these companies prove is that taking care of your workforce is an investment — not a cost,” says Michael C. Bush, CEO of Great Place To Work. “And companies that do it the right way will reap the benefits: more engagement, faster innovation, and a healthy bottom line.”

“Each year, we look forward to highlighting the innovative ways these companies give back to their employees, communities and the world,” says Wendy Naugle, PEOPLE editor-in-chief. “Celebrating the care and kindness they show is a natural extension of our editorial mission—to show what’s possible when ordinary people commit to extraordinary endeavors.”

Highlight’s Previous Great Place to Work Achievements

• #79 on Best Workplaces for Millennials™ 2024 (Small And Medium)
• #35 on PEOPLE®’s Companies that Care List 2023
• #28 on Best Medium Workplaces List 2023
• #15 on Best Workplaces for Technology 2023
• #25 in Best Workplaces for Millennials™ 2023 (Small And Medium)
• #2 in Fortune Best Workplaces for Women™ 2022 (Small And Medium)
• #10 in Fortune Best Workplaces in Technology™ 2022 (Small And Medium)
• #16 in Fortune Best Medium Workplaces™ 2022
• #33 in Best Workplaces for Millennials™ 2022 (Small And Medium)
  

About Highlight

Highlight Technologies (“Highlight”) is an award-winning, 100% employee-owned, ISO® 9001, ISO 20000, ISO 27001, ISO 44001 certified, ISO 56000 certified, CMMI-DEV Level 3, and CMMI-SVC Level 3 appraised federal contractor that provides Application Development, Business & Mission Operations, Data and Analytics, Hybrid Cloud and Automation, Cybersecurity, and IT Services to more than 20 U.S. federal government customers. Our customers include National Security (DHS, Army, Air Force, Intel), Health (USAID, NIH, HHS) and Citizen Services (FCC, GSA, SBA). For more information, please visit www.highlighttech.com.

About the PEOPLE Companies that Care List

Great Place To Work selected the 2024 PEOPLE Companies that Care List by gathering and analyzing over 1.3 million confidential survey responses from companies representing more than 8.2 million U.S. employees at Great Place To Work Certified organizations. Of those, more than a million responses came from employees at companies eligible for the list and these rankings are based on that feedback. Company rankings are derived from 60 employee experience questions within the Great Place To Work Trust Index™ Survey. Read the full methodology.

To get on this list next year, start here.

About Great Place To Work

As the global authority on workplace culture, Great Place To Work brings 30 years of groundbreaking research and data to help every place become a great place to work for all. Their proprietary platform and For All™ Model help companies evaluate the experience of every employee, with exemplary workplaces becoming Great Place To Work Certified or receiving recognition on a coveted Best Workplaces™ List.

Follow Great Place To Work on LinkedIn, X, and Instagram or visit greatplacetowork.com and sign up for the newsletter to learn more.

About PEOPLE

PEOPLE delivers the most trustworthy celebrity news and captivating human interest stories, connecting you to the pulse of American culture. Since our first issue hit stands in 1974, we have been striving to tell compelling stories about the people behind the issues, as opposed to just the issues themselves. We are your everyday escape, taking you inside the lives of intriguing stars, newsmakers, up-and-comers, and ordinary people doing extraordinary things. We serve and delight you by providing ideas about beauty, food, and style through the lens of the people influencing the trends. And we are a force for good by telling stories of hope, optimism, and kindness that drive conversation and inspire action.

Fairfax, VA– The Highlight corporate giving program, HighlightCares, has been selected as the 2024 ACG National Capital Community Service Award. ACG National Capital recognizes one company in the Greater Washington area for demonstrating success
in supporting a charitable activity of its choosing.

Highlight’s corporate community service program, HighlightCares, aims at making a powerful impact on local DC-Metro area and communities nationwide. The organization selects a cause and organization to support each quarter through virtual or in-person service and fundraising opportunities. Since its inception, HighlightCares has supported over a dozen non-profit organizations, raised over $100,000 in lifetime donations, and donated more than 500 hours of employee time to various initiatives.

“This recognition is a true testament to the incredible dedication of our employee-owners and the power of investing in our communities. I’m incredibly proud of how our team has embraced this responsibility and propelled our HighlightCares initiatives forward. Thank you as well to our non-profit partners and community leaders who we have the honor of helping support and amplify the missions of – our combined efforts have created such positive change and further deepens our impact,” said Highlight Director of People and Culture Fiona Sityar.

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About Highlight
Highlight Technologies (“Highlight”) is an award-winning, 100% employee-owned, ISO® 9001, ISO 20000, ISO 27001, ISO 44001 certified, ISO 56000 certified, CMMI-DEV Level 3, and CMMI-SVC Level 3 appraised federal contractor that provides Application Development, Business & Mission Operations, Data and Analytics, Hybrid Cloud and Automation, Cybersecurity, and IT Services to more than 20 U.S. federal government customers. Our customers include National Security (DHS, Army, Air Force, Intel), Health (USAID, NIH, HHS) and Citizen Services (FCC, GSA, SBA). For more information, please visit www.highlighttech.com.

Fairfax, VA– Highlight Chief Financial Officer, Tracy Nguyen has been awarded the Transformative Financing Transaction CFO of the Year award. This award recognizes a transaction that allows a company to scale to its potential and continue its journey. It is not an exit but could include financings such as a venture capital fundraise, an investment from a strategic market participant, a private equity transaction (minority or majority investment), or a private equity to private equity sale where the company continues its journey. This transformative financing transaction must have occurred between January 1, 2023, and March 1, 2024.

On receiving this award, CFO Tracy Nguyen said, “Winning this award means a lot to me and our team. I didn’t expect it. Our team put a lot of hard work, hours, and time away from family into this work. The award has inspired us to continue on the road we have been heading down and try to make the next coming years the best.” Tracy has been essential in leading our transition to a 100% Employee-Owned organization. This transformative initiative has not only increased the value of our organization for our customers but also
provided our employee-owners with equity and wealth-building opportunities, paving the way for a secure financial future.

“This is a well-deserved recognition of the significant time commitment that Tracy invested in converting Highlight to a 100% employee-owned firm,” said CEO Aarish Gokaldas. “The employees reap the benefit from her hard work, and all marvel at her financial savvy and
intelligence.”

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About Highlight
Highlight Technologies (“Highlight”) is an award-winning, 100% employee-owned, ISO® 9001, ISO 20000, ISO 27001, ISO 44001 certified, ISO 56000 certified, CMMI-DEV Level 3, and CMMI-SVC Level 3 appraised federal contractor that provides Application Development, Business & Mission Operations, Data and Analytics, Hybrid Cloud and Automation, Cybersecurity, and IT Services to more than 20 U.S. federal government customers. Our customers include National Security (DHS, Army, Air Force, Intel), Health
(USAID, NIH, HHS) and Citizen Services (FCC, GSA, SBA). For more information, please visit www.highlighttech.com.

About NVTC
NVTC is the trade association representing the Northern Virginia technology community. One of the nation’s largest and oldest tech councils, NVTC convenes regional tech companies from start-ups to Fortune 100 companies, government contractors, service providers, academic institutions, and nonprofits who are committed to innovating to improve how we live, work, and learn.