The Federal GovCon sector continues to be one of the most complex and competitive marketplaces in the world and the consistent and long-term winners of today and tomorrow are those companies that understand they must not only bring to the table efficient and effective solutions, but also a corporate culture that demonstrates their own excellence, making them a beacon for talent, for partners, and for clients. OrangeSlices’ 2024 Elev8 GovCon honorees have been identified as #doingittherightway based on outstanding results in several key areas.

Baltimore, Md., (August 30, 2023) — The Daily Record has named AWL Strategies, LLC as a recipient of a 2023 Empowering Women Award. Empowering Women winners will be honored at The Daily Record’s Women’s Leadership Summit on Oct. 25 at the University of Maryland, Baltimore, 621 West Lombard Street in Baltimore.

AWL Strategies, LLC has been named to the Inc. 2022 Best in Business list in the “On the Rise” category. Inc.’s Best in Business Awards honor companies that have made an extraordinary impact in their fields and on society.

AWL Strategies, LLC is proud to announce we've won a GSA MAS contract to support the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility (DEIA) Strategic Plan organizational change management (OCM), communications, and training strategy.

Holly Sydnor, Founder & COO of AWL Strategies, a DC-based strategic communications firm committed to driving great business outcomes through purpose-driven communications, has been accepted into Fast Company Executive Board, an invitation-only professional organization of leaders who share a commitment to shaping the future of business.

When we started AWL, just a little more than two years ago, winning any “Startup of the Year” award was not only not on our radar, it wasn’t even on the map. But here we are. And we are thrilled!

A win two-point-five years in the making. We are now a GSA MAS Contract Holder!

We are thrilled to be named to the Forbes #Next1000, a list of upstart companies redefining the American dream. And what amazing company we are in: 1000 ambitious sole proprietors, self-funded shops and pre-revenue startups in every region of the country, every single one with infinite drive and #HUSTLE.

Washington, DC (July 9, 2021) — The Digital Services Coalition (DSC) announces the admission of six new companies into its membership today, expanding its membership base to 28 firms. The Board of Directors has voted to invite the following member-sponsored firms to be part of the DSC, to include: eSimplicity, Raft LLC, Skyward IT Solutions, AWL Strategies, Wheelhouse Group, and Simple Technology Solutions.

Lately it seems like everybody’s talking about a #hotgirlsummer. But we’ve got a better approach to upping our attractiveness this season. Its called #GSAScheduleSummer. We are preparing for growth, and to provide our clients and partners with capabilities that drive great business outcomes through purpose-driven communications. Just as hot, and way more fun!

Assuming communications are hitting the mark –when they aren’t – is an IT leader’s biggest blind spot. Poor communications is the leading cause of IT project failure and cost overruns. People drive the process and technology adoption needed for successful IT transformations, and people are driven by clear communications that crystalize the “why” of change. Read our approach to accelerate strategic communications and speed results.

The winners of the 27th Annual Communicator Awards have officially been announced by the Academy of Interactive and Visual Arts. We are honored and delighted to receive an Award of Distinction for Digital Excellence in Branded Content for our e-book “Leadership Communications Workout.” With over 6,000 entries received from across the US and around the world, the Communicator Awards is the largest and most competitive awards program honoring creative excellence for communications professionals.

Are you communicating your purpose to unlock its power?

With more and more value-driven consumer behavior, purpose has the power to help build trust, find unique opportunities to partner and expand, bounce back in times of crisis, and drive loyalty and productivity with employees.

Perfect your communications to build trust, productivity and value.

As we move forward together through multi-step plans of reopening, wanting the best for our citizens, country and economy, public sector leaders are in a unique position to engage, inspire and lead with strong communications. Five ways public sector leaders can plan past the curve, identify blind spots, and execute healthy communications that keep people engaged, productive, and connected.

Marketing skills fit hand-in-glove with technical skills to deliver the customer experience that defines companies' success in a digital environment. It’s time to think of STEM as more than just Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math, and include Marketing to provide a more well-rounded set of critical skills that gets us closer to solving the problems of tomorrow.

Originally published by Forbes Women, our Chief Brand and Marketing Officer, Holly Sydnor explores the importance of a dynamic CIO and CMO partnership to help leaders accelerate their success, and the success of their organization and brand.

Companies have vast communications networks and resources to connect people with timely, accurate information. By leveraging these channels effectively, leaders have an unprecedented opportunity to strengthen culture, community and trust in their organizations.