UpSlope Advisors and CEO Recognized by SECAF as Top Finalists in Small Business Government Contracting Awards

April 14, 2025 – Tysons Corner, VA – UpSlope Advisors, Inc. and its CEO, Aaron Kelley, have been named finalists for the 17th Annual Small and Emerging Contractors Advisory Forum (SECAF) Awards. Winners will be announced during the SECAF Awards Gala on Thursday, May 29, 2025. The prestigious event celebrates the achievements of small and emerging government contractors and the industry partners that support them.

UpSlope Advisors is a finalist for the Government Contractor of the Year award in the under $7.5 million revenue category. This recognition honors companies that demonstrate exceptional commitment to excellence in financial performance and operational execution.

Additionally, CEO Aaron Kelley is a finalist for Executive of the Year (Under $25M), an award that recognizes a leader in the Washington region who exhibits outstanding dedication to their company, employees, and the broader government contracting community.

About UpSlope

UpSlope Advisors Inc. is an SBA-certified 8(a) professional engineering services firm headquartered in Denver, Colorado, with additional offices in Tysons Corner, Virginia, and St. Louis, Missouri. Since 2016, we have been providing high-value profession services  and mission-critical operational support to federal clients, including the SBA, NGA, NSF, NRC, MARFORRES, DTRA, and USTRANSCOM.

About The 17th Annual SECAF Awards Gala

The 17th Annual SECAF Awards Gala is the premier commemorative event honoring the small and emerging government contractors and the players in the ecosystem that rely on small business. The event will be held at the Awards Gala on Thursday, May 29, 2025. For more information, visit here.

About The Small and Emerging Contractors Advisory Forum

For more than 20 years, the Small and Emerging Contractors Advisory Forum (SECAF) has empowered government contractors to scale and succeed.  SECAF is comprised of the senior leaders from active government contractors and established service providers. Members have access to the connections, events, education, tools and resources needed to stay on top of industry trends, win government contracts, and experience exponential growth. For more information, visit www.secaf.org

For further information about UpSlope Advisors and its services, please

contact: info@upslopeadvisors.com