Marshall Space Flight Center recognized the 2023 Top Contractors, Subcontractors, Teams and Individuals at the 36th Annual Meeting of the Marshall Small Business Alliance.
The event was held on September 21st at the US Space and Rocket Center's Davidson Space Exploration Center. Approximately 600 attendees from industry and government gathered to network, learn about business opportunities, and recognize outstanding achievements in supporting NASA's mission and the small business community.
“Marshall is a powerhouse of opportunity within our community and beyond,” said David Block, small business specialist for Marshall's Office of Procurement.
Marshall's Industry & Advocate Awards are presented annually and reflect sustained achievements in leadership in the business community and contributions to NASA's mission.
This year's winners are:
small business prime
Contractor of the Year
Victory Solutions Co., Ltd.
Small Business Subcontractor of the Year
waterfront technical services
Prime for large companies
Contractor of the Year
Jacobs Space Exploration Group
Small Business Mentor/Protege of the Year Award
Jacobs/CH2M and KS wear
Procurement Person of the Year
Dana Justice, Marshall Procurement Bureau
Program Team of the Year
2023 Small Business Action Team, Marshall Procurement Bureau
Michelle Anzalone, Ashley Cox, Stephanie Darnell, John David Egan, Dana Justice, Josh Wilborn
Technical for small and medium businesses
Advisor of the Year
Chip Jones, Marshall Office of Science and Technology
Technical for small and medium businesses
person of the year
Karen Lawler, Marshall Chief Financial Officer
NASA public officials nominate individuals and organizations for awards. A panel of NASA acquisition and technology personnel will evaluate each candidate's business practices, innovative processes, adoption of new technologies, and overall contributions to NASA's mission and NASA's Small Business Programs.
Winners in the following categories will be considered for agency-level Small Business Industry Awards and Advocate Awards.
• Main Contractor of the Year for Large and Small Businesses;
• Small Business Subcontractor of the Year Award
• Procurement team or personnel
• SME Technical Coordinator/Technical Advisor
• Program Officer or Team of the Year;
