Assertive Professionals Named as a Finalist for SECAF's Prestigious Government Contractor of the Year Award

WILMINGTON, N.C., April 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Assertive Professionals today announced that it was selected as a finalist for the 18^th Annual Small and Emerging Contractors Advisory Forum (SECAF) Awards. Winners will be announced at the Awards Gala on Thursday, May 7, 2026. The event honors small and emerging government contractors and the players in the industry that rely on these businesses.

Assertive Professionals is a finalist for the Government Contractor of the Year: Under $7.5 Million Award. This prestigious award recognizes companies that have demonstrated exceptional financial performance, disciplined growth, and a compelling commitment to excellence, while consistently delivering high-quality support to their customers.

About Assertive Professionals
Assertive Professionals (AP) is a nationally recognized Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and Economically Disadvantaged Woman-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) specializing in cleared professional services for federal clients worldwide. Founded in 2015, AP has built a strong reputation supporting the Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, and Department of Homeland Security with mission-critical capabilities including multi-disciplined intelligence analysis, geospatial and imagery exploitation, systems engineering and technical assistance (SETA), program and acquisition management, actionable intelligence, enterprise modernization, mission integration, and governance support.

AP operates with a cleared, scalable workforce infrastructure engineered for mission continuity, surge responsiveness, and disciplined execution aligned to evolving national security priorities. Our leadership team brings more than 70 years of combined national security experience, including over a decade of direct military and federal service, supporting some of the most complex government missions in the world.

At the core of AP's model is an employee-centric culture that prioritizes professional development, transparent communication, and operational excellence, producing high-performing teams and successful mission outcomes across the globe.

About The 18^th Annual SECAF Awards Gala
The 18^th Annual SECAF Awards Gala is the premier commemorative event honoring the small and emerging government contractors and the players in the ecosystem that rely on small businesses. The event will be held at the Hyatt Regency, Reston on Thursday, May 7, 2026. For more information, visit here.

About The Small and Emerging Contractors Advisory Forum
For more than 20 years, the Small and Emerging Contractors Advisory Forum (SECAF) has empowered government contractors to scale and succeed.  SECAF is comprised of the senior leaders from active government contractors and established service providers. Members have access to the connections, events, education, tools and resources needed to stay on top of industry trends, win government contracts, and experience exponential growth. For more information, visit www.secaf.org

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