Since 2010, American Express has recognized outstanding small and mid-sized companies for their business success in various categories. This year, American Express was honored to award the American Express Business Excellence Awards to five business owners who demonstrated their business prowess and success in government contacting and exporting. American Express recognized NEOSTEK, Inc. as its Woman Government Contractor of the Year. 

NEOSTEK, Inc. is a woman and minority-owned information technologies firm that provides IT and information management solutions for U.S. Government clients. The company, founded in 2010, generates 100% of its revenue through working with government agencies such as the Department of Homeland Security, the Department of Justice, the Department of State  and the Library of Congress. NEOSTEK, Inc. has experienced a 651.34% boost in revenue growth over 3 years thanks to its work in government contracting.

The awards ceremony took place on June 26 during the seventh annual American Express Summit for Success in Washington, D.C., a free all-day event to help companies learn how to grow through government contracts, corporate procurement and exporting.