Federal IT’s Best and Brightest

Federal Computer Week’s Fed 100 list is an annual recognition of the individuals from government and industry that have made a unique impact on the federal IT community. Each year PR pros across DC (and the nation, for that matter) slave over thoughtful nominations for their clients and their clients’ clients. The character limits for the essay responses are effective in helping level the playing field, but lead to some sentence structures that would make my 10th grade English teacher cringe. Awkward sentences aside, as PR professionals we feel like we have a good handle on what the judges are looking for, but its always good to get a primer on award nominations.

This week, FCW editors posted a useful blog entry on what it takes to win, especially when nominating individuals from industry. While the original deadline was today, they have extended the nomination period through December 23. This still gives you time to nominate someone in your network for this well deserved honor.

-Piper Conrad