LAUREL, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aquilent, the recognized leading provider of Web-based solutions shaping the next generation of technology for the federal government, today announced that its Chief Financial Officer, Melissa Hook, has been named as a finalist for CFO of the Year as part of the Tech Council of Maryland (TCM) 2011 Tech Awards. The public announcement took place at last night’s awards ceremony, held in Bethesda, MD.
TCM recognizes Mid-Atlantic companies in six categories: Emerging Company of the Year, Biotechnology Firm of the Year, High Technology Firm of the Year, Government Contracting Firm of the Year, Executive of the Year, and new for 2011, Chief Financial Officer of the Year. The CFO of the Year Award recognizes senior financial leaders for their outstanding contributions and accomplishments during the 2010 fiscal year with demonstrated excellence, insight and direction to realize financial achievement for their organization.
Aquilent CEO David Fout congratulated Ms. Hook for her accomplishment. “We are very proud of Melissa’s recognition as a finalist for CFO of the Year by the Tech Council of Maryland,” he stated. “Melissa has been an invaluable leader to Aquilent for many years and has been critical to our success. She has the ideal balance of customer focus and fiscal responsibility and most importantly, is always committed to doing the right thing.”
"TCM's Annual Tech Award Celebration is truly that -- a celebration of what our finalists have accomplished in the last year, as well as what the tech community has achieved in the Mid-Atlantic region," said Renée Winsky, TCM CEO. "I hope the business community will join me in congratulating the finalists and winners for their initiatives, achievements and contributions that have helped make our region the best in the country."
About Aquilent
Named the Government Contracting Firm of the Year by the Tech Council of MD, Aquilent is the recognized leading provider of Web-based solutions shaping the next generation of technology for the federal government. Specializing in acquisition and finance, web applications, content management, technology strategy and program management office, Aquilent is guided by an unwavering commitment to deliver solutions that maximize efficiency, reduce risk, and provide quantifiable results. To learn more about Aquilent, twice recognized as one of the Top 50 Best Places to Work by the Washington Business Journal, visit www.aquilent.com.