DCA Live Heat List Events

Since 2015, DCA Live has recognized leaders and innovators in our local DC tech, non profit, real estate, legal, govcon, and corporate communities.

2026 Heat List Programs

January 22 - Tech CFO Stars
February 12- NEW Power Women of GovCon
March 3 - Rising Stars of VC & PE
April 8 - AI Stars

May 5 - Rising Stars of GovCon
June 4 - HR Leadership Awards
July 15 - Red Hot GovCon
August 25 - Red Hot Associations
August 26 - Red Hot Companies
September 2 - GovCon CFO Stars
October 6 - Nonprofit CFO Stars
November 5 - NEW Power Women of Tech
December 1-
Tech CFOs Stars
December 7 - Red Hot Dual Use
January 20, 2027 -
Star Entrepreneurs

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Nominations

To nominate a company or individual to be recognized by DCA Live, please submit their name, title, organization, email address and a brief (fewer than 250 words) description of why they should be considered.

Nominations are due 30 days prior to the announcement date.

Nominations can be sent to info@dca-live.com

See past DCA Live Heat Lists

2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
2015

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