Awards & Recognition

Kenneth Kelly was honored by the Washington Business Journal in 2025 for his leadership in advancing diversity in business. The award recognizes his ongoing efforts to build an inclusive culture within Strativia and the broader business community.

In 2025, The Washington Informer spotlighted Strativia for its federal contracting success and impact on the regional economy. The article emphasized the company’s role in cybersecurity and national security transformation.

Strativia made Washington Technology’s Fast 50 list for 2024, a testament to the company’s rapid growth in the federal sector. This recognition highlights its expansion in defense, intelligence, and IT services.

Kenneth Kelly received the Governor’s Citation from the State of Maryland in 2024, recognizing his outstanding service and Strativia’s economic impact across the state.

Prince George’s County honored Strativia for its job creation, local investment, and leadership in economic development initiatives.

Strativia was recognized by the U.S. Department of the Interior for its key role in the successful deployment of the FBMS S/4HANA platform. The award reflects the company’s technical leadership and reliability in mission-critical ERP transitions.

Strativia ranked among the fastest-growing companies in the Maryland region by Inc. Magazine in 2023, further reinforcing its leadership in GovCon and digital transformation services.

Kenneth Kelly received the Legacy Award from the DC Black MBA Association in 2023, recognizing his commitment to excellence, mentorship, and creating economic opportunities for Black professionals.

Strativia was again named to the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies in the U.S. in 2023, reflecting its continued revenue growth and strong client performance.

This 2022 recognition by Washington Technology celebrated Strativia’s accelerated rise in federal contracting, including significant wins in cybersecurity, logistics, and software development.

Strativia earned the #83 spot on Inc. Magazine’s Mid-Atlantic regional list in 2022, highlighting its position as a standout performer among Maryland-based growth companies.

In 2022, Strativia was once again ranked among America’s fastest-growing companies, marking another milestone in its consistent national growth trajectory.

Kenneth Kelly was inducted into the CRMSDC Leaders & Legacy Hall of Fame in 2022, honoring his impact as a business leader and trailblazer in supplier diversity.

Kenneth Kelly received the 2022 Black Leadership Award from Profiles in Diversity Journal, celebrating his contributions to inclusive leadership and business innovation.

Strativia was featured in Prince George’s Suite magazine in 2021 for its community impact, growth, and leadership in digital modernization across public sector clients.

Strativia secured the #30 spot in Inc. Regionals: Maryland in 2021, reinforcing its consistent performance and expansion in key federal markets.

Strativia was recognized by Savannah River Nuclear Solutions for completing the DOE Mentor-Protégé Program. The partnership helped accelerate small business collaboration in classified and technical environments.

In 2019, Black Enterprise covered Strativia’s rise in the government contracting sector, emphasizing CEO Kenneth Kelly’s strategic leadership and vision.

Strativia was named Sponsor of the Year by the Kingfish Swim Club in recognition of its financial support and community engagement with youth sports.

Strativia was ranked #12 on the Top 100 Minority Business Enterprises list in 2019, showcasing its excellence in business performance, innovation, and leadership.

Strativia first appeared on the Inc. 5000 list in 2019, a key milestone that recognized its breakthrough into high-growth territory in the GovCon space. The distinction reinforced its trajectory as a rising star in federal contracting.

Strativia earned a spot on the Washington Technology Fast 50 list in 2019, recognizing it as one of the fastest-growing small business contractors in the federal space. This early achievement marked a turning point in Strativia’s evolution as a rising GovCon leader.

In 2018, Strativia was recognized as Sponsor of the Year by the Kingfish Swim Club for its exceptional community engagement and youth program support. The award reflects the company’s dedication to corporate social responsibility and local impact.

HuffPost featured Strativia in 2018, spotlighting the company’s growth and innovation in federal contracting. The article emphasized how the company blends technology and talent to deliver results for government clients.

Strativia was highlighted by the Washington Business Journal in 2018 for its consistent growth trajectory and leadership in the Mid-Atlantic small business sector. The coverage focused on the company’s strategic positioning in government markets.

In 2018, Rolling Out profiled Strativia as an emerging force in tech-enabled federal services. The feature explored Kenneth Kelly’s leadership style and the company’s mission-driven culture.

Black Enterprise featured Strativia in 2017, praising its business model and performance in federal IT and consulting services. The article highlighted Strativia’s role as a model for minority-owned firms scaling in government markets.

Kenneth Kelly received the Technology Business Executive Award from MBE Magazine in 2016 for his visionary leadership in building a high-performing, tech-forward government contracting firm.

American Express OPEN spotlighted Strativia in 2016 as part of its feature on successful government contractors. The profile underscored the company’s strategic approach to scaling via set-aside programs and contract vehicles.

In 2015, Kenneth Kelly was honored as MBE Chairman of the Year by the Capital Region Minority Supplier Development Council (CRMSDC). The award celebrated his leadership and influence in shaping supplier diversity across the region.

Kenneth Kelly received the Chairman’s Award from the Maryland/District of Columbia Minority Supplier Development Council in 2012 for his dedication and service to advancing opportunities for minority-owned businesses.