Triple Canopy Receives Washington SmartCEO 2013 GOVstar Award

RESTON, Va., Oct. 31, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Triple Canopy, Inc., a global provider of mission support, security and training services, announced today that the company was recognized as an Industry Star and named a winner of the Washington SmartCEO's 2013 GOVstar Award.

The GOVstar program, now in its fourth year of operation, honors government contracting firms, for their technology innovation, workplace environment, growth, veteran support and contributions to the industry and marketplace. The Industry Star category comprises government contractors showcasing exemplary leadership among industry peers and actively giving back to the country through mentorship.

Triple Canopy CEO Ignacio Balderas formally accepted the award at a recent ceremony. "I am very proud and deeply humbled that Triple Canopy is being recognized for its leadership and contributions to the industry," said Balderas. "In 2003 our founders set out to build a company that would strive to set high standards and deliver exemplary performance. Ten years later, I am gratified to say we have successfully achieved this objective."

Since its inception, Triple Canopy has primarily served the U.S. government, helping to support its critical programs worldwide while steadily pushing for more effective oversight, compliance and accountability across the industry.

"A veteran-owned, veteran-run company, Triple Canopy has always stayed committed to legal, moral and ethical business practices and these values resonate in everything we do," continued Balderas.

Triple Canopy is one of 15 winners profiled in the October issue of Washington SmartCEO.

About Triple Canopy

Triple Canopy is a leading provider of mission support, security and training services to government agencies and multinational corporations across a range of market sectors and geographies. The company excels at delivering complete program management solutions to help clients achieve critical mission objectives in challenging locations worldwide. From logistics and life support to personal protection and training, clients rely on Triple Canopy to mitigate risk and ensure business continuity. Triple Canopy is ISO 9001:2008 certified and a founding signatory of the International Code of Conduct. Visit www.triplecanopy.com.

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