Department of Defense (DoD) Small Business Vanguard Awards
Established in 2015, the DoD Small Business Vanguard Awards Program recognizes the exceptional contributions of DoD small business professionals and members of the acquisition community that influence small business participation in Defense procurements. The awards process is managed on behalf of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment (USD(A&S)) by the Director, Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP).
The nominees selected for the awards demonstrated excellence and significantly contributed to the small business mission during the period of October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2022.
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Mistress of Ceremony
Associate Director
Policy, Legislative Affairs and Workforce Development
Office of Small Business Programs
Department of Defense
Welcome Message
Keynote Address
Deputy Under Secretary of Defense
Acquisition and Sustainment
Department of Defense
Associate Administrator
Office of Investment & Innovation
Small Business Administration
We proudly present the awardees of the
DoD Small Business Vanguard Awards FY2022
THE REVOLUTIONARY LEADERSHIP AWARD
Myaleca R. Malone
Department of the Air Force
This award goes to the individual that advocates for the inclusion of small business participation, responds to challenges with inventive ways, brings innovation to the DoD through small business utilization, and demonstrates strong leadership abilities.
THE MS. TRACEY L. PINSON SMALL BUSINESS PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR AWARD
Heather I. Scherer
U.S. Army Materiel Command
In Ms. Tracey L. Pinson’s honor, this award goes to the individual who embodies the small business mission to ensure a healthy and modernized industrial base and tirelessly advocates for small businesses.
THE SMALL BUSINESS INNOVATION RESEARCH AWARD
Army Applications Laboratory
U.S. Army Futures Command
This award goes to the individual or team that exhibits innovative approaches, outstanding support, and implements processes to significantly advance the Small Business Innovation Research/Small Business Technology Transfer (SBIR/STTR) programs.
THE VERDURE AWARD
Defense Threat Reduction Agency Office of Small Business Programs and Acquisition Management Department
This award goes to the team that demonstrates innovative approaches to balancing the development of efficient buying methods and the utilization of small businesses.
THE VANGUARD AWARD
Department of the Air Force
Office of Small Business Programs
This top small business award is presented to the DoD component organization that best exemplifies a commitment to Small Business Programs in a variety of functional activities.
