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Knight Federal Honored with the HIRE Vets Platinum Medallion for Commitment to Veteran Employment

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Knight Federal is proud to announce that it has been awarded the HIRE Vets Platinum Medallion by the U.S. Department of Labor. This distinguished recognition is the highest federal honor for employers who demonstrate unparalleled commitment to recruiting, retaining, and professionally developing veterans within their organizations.


A Platinum Benchmark for Veteran Empowerment
The HIRE Vets Medallion Program highlights the extraordinary contributions that veterans make in the professional arena and honors those employers who elevate veteran recruitment to a core component of their corporate ethos.  Knight Federal’s achievement of the Platinum Medallion stands as a resolute affirmation of our commitment to facilitating veterans’ seamless integration of their leadership, integrity, and advanced skill sets into our civilian work environment.

Veteran Integration and Success

At Knight Federal, supporting veterans goes beyond hiring. It’s about integration and success. Our programs ensure that veterans are not only welcomed but are also provided with the tools and support they need to thrive. From mentorship to continuous professional development, Knight Federal has established a comprehensive system that recognizes the unique strengths and potential of each veteran employee.

A Strategic Approach to Veteran Employment

Knight Federal’s strategic approach involves not just filling positions with veterans but matching them to roles that fully utilize their skills and provide room for growth. Our commitment to veteran employment is reflected in our proactive outreach, targeted recruitment efforts, and retention programs specifically designed for veteran employees.

Community Impact

The Platinum Medallion is more than an award; it’s a symbol of Knight Federal’s impact on the community. By investing in veterans, we’re contributing to a robust and diverse workforce. Our efforts extend to the local community, where we support initiatives and organizations dedicated to veteran welfare.

Paving the Way for Future Growth

This recognition fuels our drive to continue enhancing our veteran programs. We believe in building a future where veterans are recognized as key contributors to corporate success and are given the opportunities to shine in their second careers.

In conclusion, Knight Federal’s receipt of the HIRE Vets Platinum Medallion is not just a milestone but a steppingstone toward greater achievements in veteran employment. Our dedication is unwavering as we persist in establishing the benchmark for integrating veterans seamlessly into civilian careers.

The awardee map at HIREVets.gov/Awardees will be refreshed with the 2023 recipients throughout the morning of the 11/8/2023.

Knight Federal Solutions Earns 5x Spot on Inc. 5000 List

Knight Federal Solutions Earns 5x Spot on Inc. 5000 List

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Accolade few select companies can tout time after time

Inc. magazine revealed that Knight Federal Solutions, a provider of simulation and training, cybersecurity, IT, and intelligence analysis solutions to the Defense and Intelligence sectors, is No. 3,060 on its annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in America. The list represents a one-of-a-kind look at the most successful companies within the economy’s most dynamic segment—its independent businesses.  Facebook, Chobani, Under Armor, Microsoft, Patagonia, and many other household name brands gained their first national exposure as honorees on the Inc. 5000.

“Being included on Inc.’s 5000 list for the fifth year in a row is the crowning achievement for Knight Federal.  No company is complete without its team, and this is exemplified by everyone within the company that represents our core values – be driven and value reputation.  We are client centric meaning that we listen to our customers and always work hard to exceed expectations and therefore finding a trusted partner, truly pays off, as does your growth year after year with proven past performance, says Chris Baeten, CEO of Knight Federal.

The Inc. 5000 class of 2023 represents companies that have driven rapid revenue growth while navigating inflationary pressure, the rising costs of capital, and seemingly intractable hiring challenges. Among this year’s top 500 companies, the average median three-year revenue growth rate ticked up to an astonishing 2,238 percent. In all, this year’s Inc. 5000 companies have added 1,187,266jobs to the economy over the past three years.  Knight Federal’s growth over this three-year period is 169%.  It has earned a spot on the list for the past five consecutive years.

Complete results of the Inc. 5000, including company profiles and an interactive database that can be sorted by industry, region, and other criteria, can be found at www.inc.com/inc5000. The top 500 companies are featured in the September issue of Inc. magazine.

“Running a business has only gotten harder since the end of the pandemic,” says Inc. editor-in-chief Scott Omelianuk. “To make the Inc. 5000—with the fast growth that requires—is truly an accomplishment. Inc. is thrilled to honor the companies that are building our future.”


About Inc. Media. 
Inc. Business Media is the leading multimedia brand for entrepreneurs. Through its journalism, Inc. aims to inform, educate, and elevate the profile of our community: the risk-takers, the innovators, and the ultra-driven go-getters who are creating our future. Inc.’s award-winning work reaches more than 50 million people across a variety of channels, including events, print, digital, video, podcasts, newsletters, and social media. Its proprietary Inc. 5000 list, produced every year since 1982, analyzes company data to rank the fastest-growing privately held businesses in the United States. The recognition that comes with inclusion on this and other prestigious Inc. lists, such as Female Founders and Power Partners, gives the founders of top businesses the opportunity to engage with an exclusive community of their peers, and credibility that helps them drive sales and recruit talent. For more information, visit www.inc.com. 

For more information on the Inc. 5000 Conference & Gala, slated for October 31 -November 2 in San Antonio, visit http://conference.inc.com.  

About Inc. 5000 – Methodology
Companies on the 2023 Inc. 5000 are ranked according to percentage revenue growth from 2019 to 2022. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by March 31, 2019. They must be U.S.-based, privately held, for-profit, and independent—not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies—as of December 31, 2022. (Since then, some on the list may have gone public or been acquired.) The minimum revenue required for 2019 is $100,000; the minimum for 2022 is $2 million. As always, Inc. reserves the right to decline applicants for subjective reasons. Growth rates used to determine company rankings were calculated to four decimal places.

Knight Federal Earns Gold - Receives HIRE Vets Medallion Award from the U.S. Department of Labor

Knight Federal Earns Gold – Receives HIRE Vets Medallion Award from the U.S. Department of Labor

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Award Highlights Company’s Commitment to Recruiting, Employing and Retaining Veterans

For the third consecutive year, Knight Federal Solutions, has been honored with the 2022 HIRE Vets Medallion Gold Award by the United States Department of Labor.  This award is presented to companies that have exemplary efforts in recruiting, employing, and retaining our nation’s veterans. 

The Honoring Investments in Recruiting and Employing American Military Veterans (HIRE Vets) Medallion Program implements the requirements of the HIRE Vets Act of 2017 (Public Law 115-31). The HIRE Vets Medallion Award is the only federal award recognizing exceptional achievement in veteran employment. By meeting the criteria required for a Gold Medallion Award, Knight Federal Solutions demonstrated both patriotism and recognition of the values veterans bring to the workplace.

“We are so honored to receive this award again by the U.S. Department of Labor.  It reiterates our strong commitment to hiring veterans and developing their full potential in a meaningful way,” says Chris Baeten, CEO of Knight Federal.

Knight Federal joins 834 other companies from 49 states, plus the District of Columbia, who have shown a commitment to hiring veterans, but also ensuring that they have a long-term career and growth plan that uses the diverse skills they acquired through their military service.

Recipients of the 2022 HIRE Vets Medallion Award meet rigorous employment and veteran integration assistance criteria, including veteran hiring and retention percentages; availability of veteran-specific resources; leadership programming for veterans; dedicated human resource efforts; pay compensation and tuition assistance programs for veterans. More than 1,400 employers have earned a HIRE Vets Medallion Award since 2018. For the full list of recipients, visit https://www.hirevets.gov/awardees.

About the HIRE Vets Medallion Program:
The HIRE Vets Medallion Award is earned by businesses that demonstrate unparalleled commitment to attracting, hiring and retaining veterans. The 2022 HIRE Vets Medallion Award application period will open to employers on Jan. 31, 2023. For more information about the program and the application process, visit HIREVets.gov.  There are different awards for large employers (500-plus employees), medium employers (51-499 employees), and small employers (50 or fewer employees). Additionally, there are two award tiers: platinum and gold.


Inc Magazine

With a 63% Two-Year Revenue Growth Knight Federal Earns a Spot on Inc. Magazine’s List of the Southeast Region’s Fastest Growing Companies

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Companies on the 2022 Inc. 5000 Regionals Southeast List Had An Average Growth Rate of 147 Percent

Inc Magazine

Inc. magazine today revealed that Knight Federal, a provider of simulation and training, cybersecurity, IT, and intelligence analysis solutions to the Defense and Intelligence sectors, is No. 169 on its third annual Inc. 5000 Regionals Southeast list with a 63 percent growth rate over two years.  This list is the most prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing private companies based in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, and Tennessee. Born of the annual Inc. 5000 franchise, this regional list represents a unique look at the most successful companies within the Southeast region economy’s most dynamic segment–its independent small businesses.

“Earning a spot on the Inc. Southeast Regional list is an exciting achievement for Knight Federal.  Having this exposure is a great way to elevate the exciting growth taking place within our company,” says Chris Baeten, CEO of Knight Federal.

The companies on this list show a remarkable rate of growth across all industries in the Southeast region. Between 2018 and 2020, these 173 private companies had an average growth rate of 147% percent and, in 2020 alone, they added 27,794 jobs and nearly $4.9 billion to the Southeast region’s economy. Companies based in the Miami, Florida, Fairhope, Alabama, and Covington, Louisiana, areas had the highest growth rate overall.   

Complete results of the Inc. 5000 Regionals Southeast, including company profiles and an interactive database that can be sorted by industry, metro area, and other criteria, can be found at inc.com/southeast starting March 15, 2022.

“This year’s Inc. 5000 Regional winners represent one of the most exceptional and exciting lists of America’s off-the-charts growth companies. They’re disrupters and job creators, and all delivered an outsize impact on the economy. Remember their names and follow their lead. These are the companies you’ll be hearing about for years to come,” says Scott Omelianuk, editor-in-chiefof Inc.

More about Inc. and the Inc. 5000 Regionals
Methodology
The 2022 Inc. 5000 Regionals are ranked according to percentage revenue growth when comparing 2018 and 2020. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by March 31, 2018. They had to be U.S.-based, privately held, for-profit, and independent—not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies—as of December 31, 2019. (Since then, a number of companies on the list have gone public or been acquired.) The minimum revenue required for 2018 is $100,000; the minimum for 2020 is $1 million. As always, Inc. reserves the right to decline applicants for subjective reasons.

About Inc. Media
The world’s most trusted business-media brand, Inc. offers entrepreneurs the knowledge, tools, connections, and community to build great companies. Its award-winning multiplatform content reaches more than 50 million people each month across a variety of channels including websites, newsletters, social media, podcasts, and print. Its prestigious Inc. 5000 list, produced every year since 1982, analyzes company data to recognize the fastest-growing privately held businesses in the United States. The global recognition that comes with inclusion in the 5000 gives the founders of the best businesses an opportunity to engage with an exclusive community of their peers and the credibility that helps them drive sales and recruit talent.  For more information, visit www.inc.com.

Awards

Knight Federal Earns Spot on Washington Technology’s 2021 Fast 50 List

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List Celebrates the Fastest Growing Small Businesses in the Federal Sector

Awards

Knight Federal was named by Washington Technology as a Fast 50 honoree for 2021.  The publication lists 50 of the nation’s fastest growing small businesses, which is a celebration of their depth, diversity, and hard work in the federal sector.

Knight Federal has shown sustained growth and ranks at number 20 based on its five-year compound growth rate of 24.8 percent which is reflective of its substantial revenue increase over the last three years.  Headquartered in Orlando, Florida Knight Federal is the only company listed from the state of Florida, representing the Southeast.

“This recognition is made possible through the collective collaboration, dedication and quality performance of our Knight Federal team.  They are dedicated to the mission of our defense customers and focus on delivering impactful results representing our core values, which is proven by our past performance and continued growth,” says Chris Baeten, Knight Federal CEO. 

To be eligible for the list, a company must be considered a fast-growing small business in the government market with at least $50,000 in government revenue in 2016.  It ranks small businesses according to their compound annual growth rate over the last five years.  Government revenue includes prime contract subcontract work in the federal, state, and local markets. This year’s Fast 50 companies comprise a depth of capabilities, but also note that innovation and cutting-edge skills aren’t solely found at the largest companies in the market.

Washington Technology, a web-based specialty publication, is considered the foremost authoritative source of competitive intelligence for executives of small businesses in the federal contracting or GovCon market.

For more information, view the entire list here.

Knight Federal Receives HIRE Vets

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Medallion Award from the U.S. Department of Labor

Award Underscores Company’s Commitment to Hiring and Developing Veterans

U.S. Secretary of Labor Martin J. Walsh recognized Knight Federal Solutions as one of the 849 recipients of the 2021 HIRE Vets Medallion Award during a virtual award ceremony presented by U.S. Department of Labor. Knight Federal earned the GOLD award after applying earlier this year. The Honoring Investments in Recruiting and Employing American Military Veterans Act (HIRE Vets Act) Medallion Program is the only federal award program that recognizes employers who successfully recruit, hire, and retain veterans.

“We are thrilled to receive this honor again by the U.S. Department of Labor.  It emphasizes our commitment to hiring veterans and developing their full potential,” says Chris Baeten, CEO of Knight Federal.

Knight Federal joins 848 other companies from 49 states, plus the District of Columbia, who have shown a commitment to hiring veterans, but also ensuring that they have a long-term career and growth plan that uses the diverse skills they acquired through their military service.     This is the second year Knight Federal has been honored.  The company was recognized on the list in 2019 as a Platinum level honoree.

Recipients of the 2021 HIRE Vets Medallion Award meet rigorous employment and veteran integration assistance criteria, including veteran hiring and retention percentages; availability of veteran-specific resources; leadership programming for veterans; dedicated human resource efforts; pay compensation and tuition assistance programs for veterans. More than 1,400 employers have earned a HIRE Vets Medallion Award since 2018.

About the HIRE Vets Medallion Program:
The HIRE Vets Medallion Award is earned by businesses that demonstrate unparalleled commitment to attracting, hiring and retaining veterans. The 2022 HIRE Vets Medallion Award application period will open to employers on Jan. 31, 2022. For more information about the program and the application process, visit HIREVets.gov.  There are different awards for large employers (500-plus employees), medium employers (51-499 employees), and small employers (50 or fewer employees). Additionally, there are two award tiers: platinum and gold.

Elite 50

Knight Federal Honored as One of OBJ’s 2021 Elite 50

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Elite 50

Recording annual revenue growth is a major milestone for most companies during this time of turbulence caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.  And having consecutive sales growth for multiple years is an even bigger accomplishment.

That’s why the Orlando Business Journal’s 2021 Elite 50 deserve kudos for their business success not only through 2020, but also in the previous two years.  The Elite 50 honors the cream of the crop among local, privately held companies who have achieved great success in the past year in the 2021 Elite 50.

Knight Federal has been selected as one of the 50 honorees for 2021, representing one of the five companies selected that are leaders among both OBJ’s Golden 100 List (top companies based on most recent year revenue) and the Fast 50 Lists (leading companies based on three consecutive years of positive revenue growth).

Below is an excerpt from the OBJ interview with Knight Federal’s CEO Chris Baeten:

Elite 50

How did the pandemic initially affect how you do business?

We had to adjust to our workforce by working remotely.  Communication with our employees was no longer face-to-face, so we had to find creative ways to stay in touch to ensure productivity was high and deliverables were being met.

How did you adjust/pivot/reimagine the business to keep operating during the pandemic?

On-line meetings became a necessity.

What were some things you had to stop doing or do less of during the pandemic?

Our company and office are built around open communication.  Without everyone in the office our communication with each other was not as frequent.

How did that affect your business?

Initially, it negatively affected our productivity on a week-to-week basis, however once we adjusted to the new working conditions, we found new ways to have open forums of communication where everyone could stay in touch with each other throughout the day.

What were some things you instituted to keep employee morale up?

Virtual happy hour!

What does the future look like now for your company?

Our company has continued to grow.  We are reinvesting in the infrastructure of our company and increasing the support we have at our headquarters. 

What do you believe makes your company an elite business?

Knight Federal was built with an entrepreneurial mindset that has been passed on through our employees.  We are constantly looking at ways to improve the skills, performance, and quality of life of our employees.

Your advice to other local businesses on surviving this challenging economic environment: 

Constantly look for ways to adapt to the ever-changing work environment.  Don’t get stuck in your own ways and be ready to pivot when your original ideas aren’t working.

What’s the most exciting thing that happened to your company last year?  We opened our new office across the street from UCF in the Quadrangle Office Park.  It’s exciting to be close to the university so we can provide opportunities for growth for interns to be part of our company – Go Knights, Charge On!

To view the list of honorees – visit https://lnkd.in/g_2n4Cpt 

Inc 5000

Inc. Magazine Unveils Its Annual List of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies—the Inc. 5000

For the Third Year in a Row Knight Federal Solutions Appears on the Inc. 5000 with Three-Year Revenue Growth of 58 Percent

Inc. magazine’s Inc. 5000 list is a compilation of the fastest growing companies in America.  This year, those companies making the list have demonstrated brains, bravery, and optimism amid the Covid-19 pandemic.  Each of these companies has their own tale of persistence, perseverance, and pluck. Knight Federal Solutions is no exception.  For the third year in a row, the company has earned a spot on the coveted list with a three-year revenue growth of 58 percent, companies that have placed three or more times this year comprise 41.62 percent of the list.   Companies on the list represent a unique look into their success within the American economy’s most dynamic segment—independent small businesses. Intuit, Zappos, Under Armor, Microsoft, Patagonia, and many other well-known names gained their first national exposure as honorees on the Inc. 5000.

Not only have the companies on the 2021 Inc. 5000 been very competitive within their markets, but this year’s list also proved especially resilient and flexible given 2020’s unprecedented challenges. Among the 5,000, the average median three-year growth rate soared to 543 percent, and median revenue reached $11.1 million. Together, those companies added more than 610,000 jobs over the past three years.

“Being included on this year’s Inc. 5000 list during a pandemic, is an incredible accomplishment.  This recognition is a tribute to the Knight Federal team that works tirelessly to help us achieve our continued growth and excellence.  We appreciate their efforts that keep our company focused on our mission to ensure the readiness of our nation’s warfighter,” says Chris Baeten, CEO of Knight Federal Solutions. 

Complete results of the Inc. 5000, including company profiles and an interactive database that can be sorted by industry, region, and other criteria, can be found at www.inc.com/inc5000. The top 500 companies are featured in the September issue of Inc., which hit newsstands on August 20.

“The 2021 Inc. 5000 list feels like one of the most important rosters of companies ever compiled,” says Scott Omelianuk, editor-in-chief of Inc. “Building one of the fastest-growing companies in America in any year is a remarkable achievement. Building one in the crisis we’ve lived through is just plain amazing. This kind of accomplishment comes with hard work, smart pivots, great leadership, and the help of a whole lot of people.”

The annual Inc. 5000 event honoring the companies on the list will be held virtually from October 19-20, 2021. As always, speakers will include some of the greatest innovators and business leaders of our generation.

Knight Federal ranked 4,539 on the 2021 Inc. 5000 List. 

About Inc. Media
The world’s most trusted business-media brand, Inc. offers entrepreneurs the knowledge, tools, connections, and community to build great companies. Its award-winning multiplatform content reaches more than 50 million people each month across a variety of channels including web sites, newsletters, social media, podcasts, and print. Its prestigious Inc. 5000 list, produced every year since 1982, analyzes company data to recognize the fastest-growing privately held businesses in the United States. The global recognition that comes with inclusion in the 5000 gives the founders of the best businesses an opportunity to engage with an exclusive community of their peers, and the credibility that helps them drive sales and recruit talent. The associated Inc. 5000 Vision Conference is part of a highly acclaimed portfolio of bespoke events produced by Inc. For more information, visit www.inc.com.

For more information on the Inc. 5000 Vision Conference, visit http://conference.inc.com/.

About Inc. 5000 – Methodology
Companies on the 2021 Inc. 5000 are ranked according to percentage revenue growth from 2017 to 2020. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by March 31, 2017. They must be U.S.-based, privately held, for-profit, and independent—not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies—as of December 31, 2020. (Since then, some on the list may have gone public or been acquired.) The minimum revenue required for 2017 is $100,000; the minimum for 2020 is $2 million. As always, Inc. reserves the right to decline applicants for subjective reasons. Growth rates used to determine company rankings were calculated to three decimal places. There was one tie on this year’s Inc. 5000.  Companies on the Inc. 500 are featured in Inc.’s September issue. They represent the top tier of the Inc. 5000, which can be found at http://www.inc.com/inc5000.

Employee of the Quarter – JS J7 Technical Support Team Names O’Relius Powell

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Each quarter, Knight Federal’s Employee of the Quarter (EOQ) award for J7 Technical Support Team recognizes the outstanding qualities and contributions of employees towards Knight Federal’s goals and mission. Knight Federal recognizes that driven and loyal employees empower an organization. 

For exceptional efforts from October through December 2020, O’Relius Powell has been recognized as the Employee of the Quarter. As the lead for the JTIMS/JLLIS Help Desk, O’Relius addresses issues from a world-wide user community.  Overall, he is responsible for the administration, troubleshooting of JTIMS and JLLIS enterprise operations objective analysis and recommendations to improve performance through strategy process modifications, dissemination of technology improvements, better management practices, and cost drivers.

During this reporting period, our team has had to adapt to the challenges associated with pandemic precautions.  Within the Help Desk Section, O’Relius has been the noticeable star due to his willingness and ability to work on-site every day without Help Desk Administrator relief. He has addressed the great majority of the 1000-plus JTIM and JLLIS Help Desk issues received from the user community, and it should be noted that he has completed each issue in a successful and timely fashion.   Additionally, O’Relius has supported improvements to the Defense readiness Reporting System, Enterprise Management system and JTIMS by providing input to the developers.  He also created a training module for the JTIMS user community. 

O’Relius is the “Shell answer man” for all things JTIMS and JLLIS software.  He is an exceptional individual who has served the JTIMS and JLLIS team extremely well and epitomizes the best qualities of a Knight Federal Solutions Team Member

The Employee of the Quarter will receive:

  • A gift card for $50
  • A framed certificate recognizing their accomplishments
  • A Knight Federal imprinted leather notebook

Nominate an Employee

Complete the EOQ Nomination Form and submit it to the program manager Murray Hess.  Anyone may nominate an employee. Nomination forms may be submitted at any time.   Nominations are due the week before the end of the quarter. 

The Process

The EOQ Committee will meet on a quarterly basis throughout the year. The committee will assure that the nominee meets all of the basic requirements. The committee will consider the following contributing qualities when making the award selection:

  • Longevity and performance
  • Contributions to the Knight Federal community
  • Contributions to his or her office
  • Contributions to the outside community
  • Awards or recognition received

Employee of the Quarter – KFS Navy Technical Support Team Names Matt Driscoll

Matt Driscoll

Matt Driscoll has been named the Employee of the Quarter for his exceptional efforts during the period October through December 2020.   During this time, Matt has distinguished himself through a very difficult period in the support of Navy efforts.  His knowledge of the network allows him to stand out among his peers and he is often escalated to support the NOC to troubleshoot the more complex issues. He continues to be a team player by volunteering to support off-hour events and has assisted with engineering efforts outside of his normal area of responsibility.   His exceptional performance during this period is a credit to Knight Federal Solutions and the Navy Tech Support Team.

EOQ 2020 Winner:

October – December – Matt Driscoll

The Employee of the Quarter will receive:

  • A gift card for $50
  • A framed certificate recognizing their accomplishments
  • A Knight Federal imprinted leather notebook

Nominate an Employee

Complete the EOQ Nomination Form and submit it to the program manager Murray Hess.  Anyone may nominate an employee. Nomination forms may be submitted at any time.   Nominations are due the week before the end of the quarter. 

The Process

The EOQ Committee will meet on a quarterly basis throughout the year. The committee will assure that the nominee meets all of the basic requirements. The committee will consider the following contributing qualities when making the award selection:

  • Longevity and performance
  • Contributions to the Knight Federal community
  • Contributions to his or her office
  • Contributions to the outside community
  • Awards or recognition received

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