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Indigo IT Receives 2024 Hire Vets Medallion Award From The U.S. Department Of Labor

Herndon, Virginia. October 31, 2024 – U.S. Acting Secretary of Labor Julie A. Su recognized Indigo IT as one of the 839 recipients of the 2024 HIRE Vets Medallion Award during a virtual award ceremony presented by U.S. Department of Labor. Indigo IT earned the Platinum Award after applying earlier this year. The Honoring Investments in Recruiting and Employing American Military Veterans Act (HIRE Vets Act) Medallion Program is the only federal award program that recognizes employers who successfully recruit, hire, and retain veterans.

“It is truly an honor to receive this meaningful award for the fourth consecutive year, and to be recognized as a Platinum Awardee for the second time”, said Denise Garcia Van Wyngaardt, CEO of Indigo IT. “We actively seek out Veteran talent, recognizing the unique skills and perspectives they bring. Through tailored onboarding and training programs, we aim to empower our Veterans to thrive in their careers, ensuring they feel valued and supported every step of the way. This recognition reflects our unwavering commitment to supporting Veterans and the Veteran community, and we look forward to continuing our efforts in fostering their professional success.”

Indigo IT joins 838 other companies from 49 states, plus the District of Columbia, who have shown a commitment to hiring veterans, but also ensuring that they have a long-term career and growth plan that uses the diverse skills they acquired through their military service.

Recipients of the 2024 HIRE Vets Medallion Award meet rigorous employment and veteran integration assistance criteria, including veteran hiring and retention percentages; availability of veteran-specific resources; leadership programming for veterans; dedicated human resource efforts; pay compensation and tuition assistance programs for veterans. More than 1,600 employers have earned a HIRE Vets Medallion Award since 2019.

About Indigo IT:
Indigo IT, founded in 2001, is a Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) and Minority-Owned Small Business (MOSB). We are a General Services Administration (GSA) Multiple Award Schedule holder and a trusted service provider to government agencies seeking innovative Cloud, Cybersecurity, and Enterprise Solutions. As prime contractors on the Army Information Technology Enterprise Solutions – 3 Services (ITES-3S) Government-Wide Acquisition Contract (GWAC) and the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Systems Engineering, Technology, and Innovation (SETI) Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract—through our joint venture, IE-Tek (Innovation Evolution Technologies)—we offer flexible contract vehicles to meet mission-critical needs.

We understand that our Defense and civilian customers rely on critical IT infrastructures that must remain reliable, available, and optimized. We are mission-focused and maintain a sense of urgency in anticipating and supporting our customers’ technology goals and objectives. Our ability to think beyond today ensures our clients remain ahead of emerging IT challenges and opportunities. For more information or to connect with us please visit, www.indigoit.com.

About the HIRE Vets Medallion Program:
The HIRE Vets Medallion Award is earned by businesses that demonstrate unparalleled commitment to attracting, hiring and retaining veterans. The 2025 HIRE Vets Medallion Award application period will open to employers on Jan. 31, 2025. For more information about the program and the application process, visit HIREVets.gov.

There are different awards for large employers (500-plus employees), medium employers (51-499 employees), and small employers (50 or fewer employees).  Additionally, there are two award tiers: platinum and gold.

Indigo IT Receives 2023 Hire Vets Medallion Award From The U.S. Department Of Labor

HERNDON, VA. November 8, 2023 – U.S. Acting Secretary of Labor Julie A. Su recognized Indigo IT as one of the 859 recipients of the 2023 HIRE Vets Medallion Award during a virtual award ceremony presented by U.S. Department of Labor. Indigo IT earned the Platinum award after applying earlier this year, Indigo IT has previously been a Gold award winner for the past two years. The Honoring Investments in Recruiting and Employing American Military Veterans Act (HIRE Vets Act) Medallion Program is the only federal award program that recognizes employers who successfully recruit, hire, and retain veterans.

“It is truly an honor to receive this meaningful award for the third consecutive year, and this time to be a Platinum Awardee”, said Denise Garcia Van Wyngaardt, CEO of Indigo IT. “We have the utmost respect for our Veterans and the Veteran community, and we look forward to continuing our support in their professional success.”

Indigo IT joins 858 other companies from 49 states, plus the District of Columbia, who have shown a commitment to hiring veterans, but also ensuring that they have a long-term career and growth plan that uses the diverse skills they acquired through their military service.

Recipients of the 2023 HIRE Vets Medallion Award meet rigorous employment and veteran integration assistance criteria, including veteran hiring and retention percentages; availability of veteran-specific resources; leadership programming for veterans; dedicated human resource efforts; pay compensation and training assistance programs for veterans. More than 1,600 employers have earned a HIRE Vets Medallion Award since 2018.

About the HIRE Vets Medallion Program
The HIRE Vets Medallion Award is earned by businesses that demonstrate unparalleled commitment to attracting, hiring and retaining veterans. The 2024 HIRE Vets Medallion Award application period will open to employers on Jan. 31, 2024. For more information about the program and the application process, visit HIREVets.gov.

There are different awards for large employers (500-plus employees), medium employers (51-499 employees), and small employers (50 or fewer employees). Additionally, there are two award tiers: platinum and gold.

About Indigo IT 
Indigo IT, founded in 2001, is a Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB), Minority Owned Small Business. Indigo IT is a GSA Multiple Award Schedule holder and Prime Contractor on GSA 8(a) STARS III via joint venture, Bind Key IT. We are a trusted service provider to government agencies seeking innovative Cloud, Cybersecurity, and Enterprise Solutions. We know our Defense and civilian customers have critical IT infrastructures that must remain reliable, available, and maximized. We are mission focused and maintain a sense of urgency in anticipating and supporting our customers’ technology goals and objectives. Our unique ability to think beyond today allows our clients to stay ahead of their IT challenges.

Indigo IT, LLC Awarded Contract to Provide Cybersecurity Services for United States Army Reserve Command (USARC) at Fort Liberty, NC

Fort Liberty, NC, 25 July 2023 – Indigo IT, LLC (Indigo IT), a leading Information Technology (IT) services provider, announced today that it has been awarded a contract to deliver comprehensive cybersecurity services for the United States Army Reserve Command (USARC) at Fort Liberty, NC. This contract highlights Indigo IT’s expertise in the federal contracting space and confirms its position as a trusted partner in the cybersecurity industry.

With an exceptional performance record spanning 22 years, Indigo IT is a Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) with a focus on delivering creative solutions to meet unique stakeholder requirements. The company’s experience and dedication to excellence were critical to the process of securing this work with USARC.

Under this contract, Indigo IT will apply its knowledge of cybersecurity and enterprise IT services to maintain and enhance USARC’s cybersecurity posture. The company’s team of professionals will collaborate closely with USARC to provide solutions that meet the highest standards of security and reliability.

“We are privileged to have been selected by USARC to support their critical cybersecurity needs at Fort Liberty,” said Denise Van Wyngaardt, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at Indigo IT. “This contract win is yet another opportunity to continue delivering the value we are known for bringing to our federal customers. We look forward to supporting USARC in fortifying their cybersecurity defenses and protecting their vital assets.”

Indigo IT’s service has earned the company recognition and accolades within the industry. In addition to ISO 20000-1, ISO/IEC 27001, and CMMI certifications, Indigo IT has achieved awards and recognition from Inc. 5000, Best Places to Work in Virginia, HIRE Vets (Gold Medallion award winner), and Washington Technology Fast 50. Indigo IT has also received the Small Business Administration’s National Prime Contractor of the Year award.

About Indigo IT 
Indigo IT, LLC is a trusted services provider to Government agencies seeking innovative cloud computing, cybersecurity, and enterprise IT solutions. As a Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) with more than 22 years of experience, Indigo IT’s unique ability to think beyond today allows its clients to stay ahead of their IT challenges.

Indigo IT Receives 2022 Hire Vets Medallion Award From The U.S. Department Of Labor

HERNDON, VA. November 9, 2022 – U.S. Secretary of Labor Martin J. Walsh recognized Indigo IT as one of the 835 recipients of the 2022 HIRE Vets Medallion Award during a virtual award ceremony presented by U.S. Department of Labor. Indigo IT earned the gold award for the second year in a row. The Honoring Investments in Recruiting and Employing American Military Veterans Act (HIRE Vets Act) Medallion Program is the only federal award program that recognizes employers who successfully recruit, hire, and retain veterans.

“It is truly an honor to receive this meaningful award for the second consecutive year”, said Denise Garcia Van Wyngaardt, CEO of Indigo IT. “We have the utmost respect for our Veterans and the Veteran community, and we look forward to continuing our support in their professional success.”

Indigo IT joins 834 other companies from 49 states, plus the District of Columbia, who have shown a commitment to hiring veterans, but also ensuring that they have a long-term career and growth plan that uses the diverse skills they acquired through their military service. Recipients of the 2022 HIRE Vets Medallion Award meet rigorous employment and veteran integration assistance criteria, including veteran hiring and retention percentages; availability of veteran-specific resources; leadership programming for veterans; dedicated human resource efforts; pay compensation and tuition assistance programs for veterans. More than 1,400 employers have earned a HIRE Vets Medallion Award since 2018.

About the HIRE Vets Medallion Program
The HIRE Vets Medallion Award is earned by businesses that demonstrate unparalleled commitment to attracting, hiring, and retaining veterans. The 2023 HIRE Vets Medallion Award application period will open to employers on Jan. 31, 2023. For more information about the program and the application process, visit HIREVets.gov.

There are different awards for large employers (500-plus employees), medium employers (51-499 employees), and small employers (50 or fewer employees). Additionally, there are two award tiers: platinum and gold.

About Indigo IT 
Indigo IT, founded in 2001, is a Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB), Minority Owned Small Business. Indigo IT is a GSA Multiple Award Schedule holder and Prime Contractor on GSA 8(a) STARS III via joint venture, Bind Key IT. We are a trusted service provider to government agencies seeking innovative Cloud, Cybersecurity, and Enterprise Solutions. We know our Defense and civilian customers have critical IT infrastructures that must remain reliable, available, and maximized. We are mission focused and maintain a sense of urgency in anticipating and supporting our customers’ technology goals and objectives. Our unique ability to think beyond today allows our clients to stay ahead of their IT challenges.

Indigo IT CEO Makes WPO Women 2 Watch List for Second Consecutive Year

Herndon, VA – September 30, 2022 — The Women Presidents Organization (WPO) has announced the 2022 Women 2 Watch, a list of the fastest-growing WPO members from around the world. These companies applied for the 50 Fastest Growing Women-Owned/Led Companies,™ and are experiencing significant revenue growth as they reach new levels of success. Denise Garcia Van Wyngaardt, CEO of Indigo IT, LLC, ranked #40 on this year’s WPO Women 2 Watch list, making this her second consecutive year on the list.

To qualify for the ranking, businesses must have applied for the 2022 50 Fastest Growing Women-Owned/Led Companies™, be WPO members in good standing, privately held, woman-owned or -led, and must have reached annual revenues of at least $500,000 in each of the past five years. In addition, WPO Members must be running their company’s day-to-day management as the CEO/President/Partner, with at least $2 million in annual revenue ($1 million for service-based businesses).

“I am truly honored to be recognized on this prestigious list of amazing women leaders for the second year in a row”, said Garcia Van Wyngaardt. “Given the challenges of the past couple of years, I am extremely proud of our growth as a company. It’s a testament to our management team and employees, who demonstrate our core values in support of the business and our customers in a consistent manner. I thank them and congratulate my fellow members who made the list.”

To view this year’s full list of winners, visit the WPO’s website here.

About The Women Presidents Organization
The WPO is the premier peer advisory organization connecting women who own multi-million-dollar companies. In monthly meetings across six continents, chapters of 20 women presidents from diverse industries invest time and energy in themselves and their businesses to drive their corporations to the next level. Local WPO chapters are coordinated by a professional facilitator and meet monthly to share business expertise and experience in a confidential setting. For more information visit www.womenpresidentsorg.com.

About Indigo IT 
Indigo IT, founded in 2001, is a Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB), Minority Owned Small Business. Indigo IT is a GSA Multiple Award Schedule holder and Prime Contractor on GSA 8(a) STARS III via joint venture, Bind Key IT. We are a trusted service provider to government agencies seeking innovative Cloud, Cybersecurity, and Enterprise Solutions. We know our Defense and civilian customers have critical IT infrastructures that must remain reliable, available, and maximized. We are mission focused and maintain a sense of urgency in anticipating and supporting our customers’ technology goals and objectives. Our unique ability to think beyond today allows our clients to stay ahead of their IT challenges.

Indigo IT Makes 2022 Best Places to Work in Virginia List

RESTON, VA. January 31, 2022 – Indigo IT was recently named as one of the 2022 Best Places to Work in Virginia. The annual list of the Best Places to Work in Virginia was created by Virginia Business Magazine and Best Companies Group.

This statewide survey and awards program is designed to identify, recognize, and honor the best places of employment in Virginia, benefiting the state’s economy, workforce, and businesses. The 2022 Best Places to Work in Virginia list consists of 100 companies.

Companies from across the state entered the two-part survey process to determine the Best Places to Work in Virginia. The first part consisted of evaluating each nominated company’s workplace policies, practices, philosophy, systems and demographics. This part of the process was worth approximately 25% of the total evaluation. The second part consisted of an employee survey to measure the employee experience. This part of the process was worth approximately 75% of the total evaluation. The combined scores determined the top companies and the final ranking. Best Companies Group managed the overall registration and survey process in Virginia and also analyzed the data and used their expertise to determine the final ranking.

“Being ranked one of the Best Places to Work in Virginia is a wonderful achievement, and I want to thank our employees for making this award possible,” remarked Denise Garcia Van Wyngaardt, CEO of Indigo IT. “I am very proud of our employee-centric culture and our employees’ dedication to Indigo IT, their teammates, and our customers.  We really have a great group of people and do our best to create a fun and supportive work environment.”

To view the full list, visit https://www.virginiabusiness.com/.

If you are interested in learning more about career opportunities with Indigo IT, click here to view our current openings.

About Indigo IT 
Indigo IT, founded in 2001, is a Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB), Minority Owned Small Business. Indigo IT is a GSA Multiple Award Schedule holder and Prime Contractor on GSA 8(a) STARS II. We are a trusted service provider to government agencies seeking innovative Cloud, Cybersecurity, Knowledge Management, and Enterprise Solutions. We know our Defense and civilian customers have critical IT infrastructures that must remain reliable, available, and maximized. We are mission focused and maintain a sense of urgency in anticipating and supporting our customers’ technology goals and objectives. Our unique ability to think beyond today allows our clients to stay ahead of their IT challenges.

Indigo IT CEO Makes Third Annual WPO Women 2 Watch List

RESTON, VA. December 3, 2021 – The Women Presidents’ Organization (WPO) has announced the 2021 Women 2 Watch, a list of the fastest-growing WPO members from around the world. These companies applied for the 50 Fastest Growing Women-Owned/Led Companies™ and are experiencing significant revenue growth as they reach new levels of success. Denise Garcia Van Wyngaardt, CEO of Indigo IT, LLC, ranked #21 on this year’s WPO Women 2 Watch list.

To qualify for the ranking, businesses are required to be WPO members in good standing, privately held, woman-owned or -led, and must have reached annual revenues of at least $500,000 in each of the past five years. In addition, WPO Members must be running their company’s day-to-day management as the CEO/President/Partner of a privately held company, with at least $2 million in annual revenue ($1 million for service-based businesses).

“I am so honored to be recognized on this respected list alongside these incredible women”, shared Garcia Van Wyngaardt. “I am so proud of the growth our company has achieved under these trying times. It’s a testament to our people and the level of service provided to our customers. I’m excited about our future and extend my congratulations to all my fellow members who made the list.”

“As part of our celebration of the Fifty Fastest Growing Women-Owned/Led Companies™, we are happy to put a spotlight on these WPO member companies that have made incredible strides in growing their businesses. We are excited to highlight the impact these diverse and vibrant women-owned and -led companies have on the global economy through the jobs they create and communities they serve,” said Camille Burns, CEO of the WPO.

To view this year’s full list of winners, visit https://www.womenpresidentsorg.com/women2watch.

About The Women Presidents’ Organization 
The WPO is the premier peer advisory organization connecting women who own multi-million-dollar companies.  In monthly meetings across six continents, chapters of 20 women presidents from diverse industries invest time and energy in themselves and their businesses to drive their corporations to the next level. Local WPO chapters are coordinated by a professional facilitator and meet monthly to share business expertise and experience in a confidential setting. For more information visit www.womenpresidentsorg.com.

About Indigo IT 
Indigo IT, founded in 2001, is a Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB), Minority Owned Small Business. Indigo IT is a GSA Multiple Award Schedule holder and Prime Contractor on GSA 8(a) STARS II. We are a trusted service provider to government agencies seeking innovative Cloud, Cybersecurity, Knowledge Management, and Enterprise Solutions. We know our Defense and civilian customers have critical IT infrastructures that must remain reliable, available, and maximized. We are mission focused and maintain a sense of urgency in anticipating and supporting our customers’ technology goals and objectives. Our unique ability to think beyond today allows our clients to stay ahead of their IT challenges.

Indigo IT Receives HIRE Vets Gold Medallion Award

RESTON, VA. November 12, 2021 – U.S. Secretary of Labor Martin J. Walsh recognized Indigo IT as one of the 849 recipients of the 2021 HIRE Vets Medallion Award during a virtual award ceremony presented by U.S. Department of Labor. Indigo IT earned the gold award after applying earlier this year. The Honoring Investments in Recruiting and Employing American Military Veterans Act (HIRE Vets Act) Medallion Program is the only federal award program that recognizes employers who successfully recruit, hire, and retain veterans.

“We are deeply honored to receive such a meaningful award”, said Denise Garcia Van Wyngaardt, CEO of Indigo IT. “We hold the highest respect for our Veteran community and are dedicated to supporting their professional success.”

Indigo IT joins 848 other companies from 49 states, plus the District of Columbia, who have shown a commitment to hiring veterans, but also ensuring that they have a long-term career and growth plan that uses the diverse skills they acquired through their military service.

Recipients of the 2021 HIRE Vets Medallion Award meet rigorous employment and veteran integration assistance criteria, including veteran hiring and retention percentages; availability of veteran-specific resources; leadership programming for veterans; dedicated human resource efforts; pay compensation and tuition assistance programs for veterans. More than 1,400 employers have earned a HIRE Vets Medallion Award since 2018.

About the HIRE Vets Medallion Program:

The HIRE Vets Medallion Award is earned by businesses that demonstrate unparalleled commitment to attracting, hiring and retaining veterans. For more information about the program and the application process, visit HIREVets.gov.

About Indigo IT 
Indigo IT, founded in 2001, is a Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB), Minority Owned Small Business. Indigo IT is a GSA Multiple Award Schedule holder and Prime Contractor on GSA 8(a) STARS II. We are a trusted service provider to government agencies seeking innovative Cloud, Cybersecurity, Knowledge Management, and Enterprise Solutions. We know our Defense and civilian customers have critical IT infrastructures that must remain reliable, available, and maximized. We are mission focused and maintain a sense of urgency in anticipating and supporting our customers’ technology goals and objectives. Our unique ability to think beyond today allows our clients to stay ahead of their IT challenges.

Indigo IT Ranks on Washington Technology Fast 50 List

RESTON, VA. November 4, 2021 – Indigo IT was recognized on the 2021 Washington Technology Fast 50 list, ranking at #47 with a 21.1% annual growth rate. For nearly 20 years, the Fast 50 list has held great significance in highlighting the fastest growing small businesses in the federal sector. The list also considers criteria such as company leadership, service offerings, and major customers when determining the annual rankings.

“It’s a great honor to be featured on the Washington Technology Fast 50 list,” said Denise Garcia Van Wyngaardt, CEO of Indigo IT. “Ranking on this respected list highlights Indigo IT’s continued growth in an increasingly competitive market. I’d like to extend a huge thank you to our team at Indigo IT, and congratulations to all of this year’s ranking companies.”

To learn more about the Washington Technology Fast 50, and to view the full list for 2021, click the link below.

https://washingtontechnology.com/blogs/editors-notebook/2021/10/2021-fast-50-intro.aspx

About Indigo IT 
Indigo IT, founded in 2001, is a Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB), Minority Owned Small Business. Indigo IT is a GSA Multiple Award Schedule holder and Prime Contractor on GSA 8(a) STARS II. We are a trusted service provider to government agencies seeking innovative Cloud, Cybersecurity, Knowledge Management, and Enterprise Solutions. We know our Defense and civilian customers have critical IT infrastructures that must remain reliable, available, and maximized. We are mission focused and maintain a sense of urgency in anticipating and supporting our customers’ technology goals and objectives. Our unique ability to think beyond today allows our clients to stay ahead of their IT challenges.

Indigo IT Recognized on 2021 Inc. 5000 List

RESTON, VA. August 17, 2021 – Inc. magazine revealed today that Indigo IT is No. 4,274 on its annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies. The list represents a unique look at the most successful companies within the American economy’s most dynamic segment—its independent small businesses. This achievement marks the company’s second consecutive year of being recognized on this esteemed list of the country’s quickest-growing private companies.

“It’s an honor to be recognized on the Inc. 5000 list for the second year in a row”, said Denise Garcia Van Wyngaardt, CEO of Indigo IT. “This accomplishment highlights the hard work of our amazing leadership team and all our employees. We’re all about putting our customers first and make it a point to act with intent in our service delivery. I’m excited about our direction and optimistic about our future growth.” Not only have the companies on the 2021 Inc. 5000 been very competitive within their markets, but this year’s list also proved especially resilient and flexible given 2020’s unprecedented challenges. Among the 5,000, the average median three-year growth rate soared to 543 percent, and median revenue reached $11.1 million. Together, those companies added more than 610,000 jobs over the past three years.

Complete results of the Inc. 5000, including company profiles and an interactive database that can be sorted by industry, region, and other criteria, can be found at www.inc.com/inc5000.

 

About Indigo IT 
Indigo IT, founded in 2001, is a Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB), Minority Owned Small Business. Indigo IT is a GSA Multiple Award Schedule holder and Prime Contractor on GSA 8(a) STARS II. We are a trusted service provider to government agencies seeking innovative Cloud, Cybersecurity, Knowledge Management, and Enterprise Solutions. We know our Defense and civilian customers have critical IT infrastructures that must remain reliable, available, and maximized. We are mission focused and maintain a sense of urgency in anticipating and supporting our customers’ technology goals and objectives. Our unique ability to think beyond today allows our clients to stay ahead of their IT challenges.