Awards & Recognitions

At SOSi, we are proud to be recognized for our dedication to solving any challenge that threatens national security, government efficiency, warfighter readiness, and our commitment to strengthening our communities where we live and work.

Cornerstones & Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce

2018 Best of Reston, Outstanding Corporate Citizenship Award, SOSi

Ernst & Young

2022 Entrepreneur of the Year Mid-Atlantic Finalist, Julian Setian
2016 Entrepreneur of the Year Mid-Atlantic Finalist, Julian Setian

Executive Mosaic

2026 Wash100 Award, Chief Executive Officer, Julian Setian
2025 Wash100 Award, Chief Executive Officer, Julian Setian
2024 Wash100 Award, Chief Executive Officer, Julian Setian
2020 Wash100 Award, Chief Executive Officer, Julian Setian
2019 Wash100 Award, Chief Executive Officer, Julian Setian

Fairfax County Board of Supervisors

2017 Best Workplaces for Commuters, SOSi

Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce

2018 Chamber Excellence, Large Business of the Year, SOSi

International Stability Operations Association

2019 Vanguard Award, SOSi
2018 Vanguard Award, SOSi
2017 Vanguard Award, SOSi

Military Times

2025 Military Times Best for Vets Employer, SOSi
2024 Military Times Best for Vets Employer, SOSi
2023 Military Times Best for Vets Employer, SOSi
2022 Military Times Best for Vets Employer, SOSi
2021 Military Times Best for Vets Employer, SOSi

National Capital Chapter of the Association for Corporate Growth

2019 Corporate Growth Award, Deal of the Year ($50 – $250M category) – STG Group Holdings Acquisition, SOSi

National Veteran-Owned Business Association (NaVOBA)

2025 Best Corporations for Veteran’s Business Enterprises

National Veteran Small Business Coalition (NVSBC)

2025 Veteran Small Business Advocate Awards, Champions Award, SOSi

NextGov

2024 NextGov Rising Stars, Nick Pettini

Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce

2020 Greater Washington Government Contractor Awards (GovCon), Executive of the Year Finalist (greater than $300M), Chief Executive Officer, Julian Setian
2019 Greater Washington Government Contractor Awards (GovCon), Contractor of the Year (greater than $300M), SOSi
2019 Distinguished Service Awards, Veteran Employee of the Year Finalist, Senior Vice President | Mission Operations, Frank Helmick
2017 Greater Washington Government Contractor Awards, Executive of the Year Finalist, Julian Setian

Northern Virginia Technology Council (NVTC)

2025 NVTC Tech100 Honoree, SOSi
2025 NVTC Cyber50 Honoree, Kyle Fox
2024 NVTC Tech100 Honoree, SOSi
2024 NVTC Cyber50 Honoree, Jon Willis

U.S. Department of Labor

2024 HIRE Vets (Gold), SOSi
2023 HIRE Vets (Gold), SOSi

Viqtory

2026 Military Friendly Employer (Gold), SOSi
2024 Military Friendly®Employer (Silver), SOSi
2023 Military Friendly®Employer (Silver), SOSi
2022 Military Friendly®Employer, SOSi
2021 Military Friendly®Employer (Gold), SOSi

Viqtory

2026 Military Friendly® Top 10 Spouse Employer (Gold), SOSi
2024 Military Friendly®Spouse Employer, SOSi
2023 Military Friendly®Spouse Employer, SOSi
2022 Military Friendly®Spouse Employer, SOSi
2021 Military Friendly®Spouse Employer, SOSi

Virginia Business Magazine

2025 C-Suite Awards, Julian Setian
2020 Virginia 500 Power List, Federal Contractors/Technology, Julian Setian

Virginia Values Veterans

2025 Certified V3 Company, SOSi
2024 Certified V3 Company, SOSi
2023 Certified V3 Company, SOSi

Washington Business Journal

2023 40 Under 40 List, Chief Technology Officer, Kyle Fox
2021 Top 100 Largest Government Technology Contractors in Greater D.C., SOSi
2019 Greater Washington’s Fastest Growing Companies, SOSi
2016 Family-Owned Business Award, SOSi

WashingtonExec

2025 Top Execs to Watch, Julian Setian
2024 Chief Officer Awards, Chief Technology Officer of the Year Finalist, Kyle Fox
2023 Chief Officer Awards, CEO of the Year Finalist, Julian Setian
2020 Top 10 CFOs To Watch, Chief Financial Officer, Bruce Crowell
2020 Chief Officer Awards, Private Company Chief Financial Officer of the Year, Bruce Crowell
2020 Top 25 DOD Executives to Watch, Senior Vice President | Mission Operations, Frank Helmick
2019 25 Top Execs to Watch, Julian Setian
2016 Top Execs to Watch, Julian Setian

Washington Technology

2021 Top 100 Largest Government Contractors, SOSi
2020 Top 100 Largest Government Contractors, SOSi
2019 Top 100 Largest Government Contractors, SOSi