Govplace Named 2025 Technology Company of the Year by Maryland Tech Council
BETHESDA, MD (May 28, 2025) – Govplace, a leading provider of innovative IT solutions for federal agencies, has been named the 2025 Technology Company of the Year by the Maryland Tech Council (MTC). The award was presented during MTC’s 37th Annual ICON Awards ceremony held on May 21 at the Bethesda North Marriott Hotel & Conference Center. Coincidently, it was also MTC’s 40th anniversary.
The ICON Awards celebrate the exceptional achievements of individuals and companies that have made a lasting impact on Maryland’s technology and life sciences communities. This recognition highlights Govplace’s leadership, innovation, and sustained excellence in advancing secure, modern IT solutions across the federal landscape.
“We are honored to be named MTC’s Technology Company of the Year. This recognition is a testament to the innovation, passion, and hard work of our incredible team. At the heart of our success is a commitment to fostering a culture where our employees feel empowered, supported, and inspired to do their best work. We remain committed to pushing boundaries, delivering transformative solutions, and driving meaningful impact for our customers, employees, and community.”
Govplace’s recognition affirms its continued focus on helping federal agencies modernize and secure their IT infrastructure while optimizing for mission success. The company’s people-first culture and technical expertise have positioned it as a standout partner in the government technology space. “It is an honor to receive this award.” said James Malgieri, Senior Account Executive at Govplace. “Govplace has been an exceptional company for a long time and it’s great to receive recognition for our hard work and dedication to supporting our clients. We remain client-focused, and without their support, this recognition wouldn’t be possible.”
Kelly Schulz, Chief Executive Officer of the Maryland Tech Council, remarked, “This year’s ICON Award winners and nominees have taken excellence in their fields to a new level. The world depends on Maryland’s life sciences and technology community for life-changing therapies and treatments and technologies that connect and safeguard the world. This year’s ICON Award winners are testaments to how our community is truly shaping innovation in the 21st century.”
The event drew more than 600 industry professionals, reflecting the strength and diversity of Maryland’s innovation economy.




About Maryland Tech Council
The Maryland Tech Council (MTC) is the state’s largest technology and life sciences trade association. MTC accelerates growth and innovation through advocacy, education, workforce development, and strategic connections that help businesses succeed and communities thrive.

About Govplace
Govplace empowers federal agencies with innovative, secure technology solutions and services that drive IT modernization and cybersecurity excellence, delivering insights to solve tomorrow’s challenges. As a trusted partner, we specialize in IT Modernization, Cybersecurity, and Optimization, transforming federal IT systems into efficient, scalable infrastructures that enhance operational performance and fortify against evolving cyber threats. Our expertise in modernization, security, and optimization, augmented by our actionable insights derived from industry partnerships and extensive federal agency knowledge, enables our customers to deliver secure, resilient, and cost-effective services that meet the highest standards of national security and compliance.
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