The Defense Acquisition Workforce comprises nearly 166,000 civilian and military professionals from each of the military services, as well as defense agencies and field activities. Their work is critical to building enduring advantages for the Warfighter as the Department of Defense continues to innovate and modernize.
On behalf of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment (USD(A&S)), HCI manages the Defense Acquisition Awards Ceremony to recognize the best of the best across the entire Defense Acquisition Workforce. This year's Call for Nominations was issued March 11, 2024, with nominations due August 30, 2024. Selection panels comprised of senior leaders and subject matter experts reviewed nominations and made recommendations on winners to the USD(A&S) for final approval. Individuals, teams, and organizational awardees will honored at a ceremony on December 11, 2024 for their outstanding efforts and significant contribution to the Department of Defense acquisition.